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Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'
      
 
        
 
    
An ornamental perennial grass forming a thick clump of arching green leaves with horizontal bands of white or yellow. Tall spikes of toi-toi like flowers in late summer, cream with a pinkish tone. Found naturally in moist soil in meadow or marshland. However can grow in garden soil in dryish conditions. Good at the back of herbaceous borders, as a screening plant or at the water's edge. Hardy to cold. Cut back deciduous foliage by the end of the winter.
  
Genus
            
Miscanthus
            
Species             
sinensis
            
Cultivar            
'Zebrinus'
Common name
            
Zebra grass
       
Family name
            
Gramineae
 
        
Place of origin
            
East Asia
DETAILS
Height
            
4 m
       
Width
            
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years) 
Leaves
            
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
            
Prefers moist soil
Exposure
            
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Must be sheltered from wind. / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Magnificent / Sanctuary / Whimsical
Grasses, sedges and flaxes.
Category
   
Large, height over 1.5 metres.
Availability
   
      All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
   
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