Miscanthus 'Little Zebra' Maiden Grass
Miscanthus 'Little Zebra' is a dwarf, deciduous ornamental grass celebrated for its striking, variegated foliage featuring alternating narrow green and yellow bands. This popular maiden grass forms a rounded mound of gracefully arching blades, providing excellent color interest from summer through fall. It produces reddish-purple plumes in late summer that mature to creamy tan, attracting birds. This herbaceous perennial is versatile, suitable for borders, beds, or containers, and is known for being easy to grow and low maintenance. It thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates drought and salt, making it a resilient addition to many landscapes.
$23.95
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Price vs Category Average
-13%
Below average
SKU
28859
Who it's for
- Distinctive Striped Foliage
- Compact and Manageable Size
- Excellent Year-Round Structure
Who should skip it
- Requires Full Sun Exposure
- Mandatory Annual Pruning
- Late Spring Emergence
Key Specs
SKU
28859
Genus
Miscanthus
Variety
'Little Zebra'
Item Form
2-Quart
Mature Height
4 Feet
Mature Width
3 Feet
Bloom Color
Light Burgundy
Features
- Striking variegated foliage with horizontal green and yellow bands
- Dwarf size makes it suitable for containers and smaller spaces
- Provides reliable late-season interest with plumes and seed heads
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Tolerates poor soils, drought, and salt
- Low maintenance requirement
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the striking design of the 'Little Zebra' grass, noting its unique horizontal striping adds exceptional texture and visual interest to the garden. The primary sentiment revolves around reliability; once established, this ornamental grass proves exceptionally hardy and low maintenance, thriving even in challenging conditions. While some buyers mention the initial size upon delivery is small, the plant's vigorous growth and dependable performance quickly overcome these early concerns, confirming its status as a reliable garden staple offering great aesthetic value.
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