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.