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Zebra Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus') is a popular, hardy, deciduous perennial ornamental grass known for its striking horizontal, yellow-banded green blades that create a 4-7 foot tall fountain-like, upright clump. It thrives in full sun, requires moderate moisture, and provides year-round interest with copper-pink, late-summer plumes that turn silvery in winter. 

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Key Features & Overview

  • Appearance: Features vibrant green blades with distinctive horizontal golden-yellow stripes. The form is upright but arches, often requiring support.
  • Size: Typically grows 5–8 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide, making it an excellent focal point or screen.
  • Little Zebra Variety: A smaller, compact alternative that reaches only 3–4 feet in height.
  • Flowers: Produces copper-pink, fan-shaped plumes in late summer, which turn to a buff-silver color by winter.
  • Season of Interest: Provides color in summer, golden-yellow foliage in fall, and structural, tan-colored foliage with plumes in winter. 

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Care & Growing Requirements

  • Sun/Shade: Prefers full sun (6+ hours) but will tolerate partial shade (4-6 hours).
  • Soil: Adaptable to various soil types, from sandy to clay, as long as it is well-drained.
  • Water: Prefers consistent, moderate moisture and should not be allowed to dry out completely, especially when young.
  • Maintenance: Cut back to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.
  • Hardiness: Generally hardy in USDA Zones 5-9, surviving temperatures down to -20°F.
  • Propagation: Can be propagated by division in spring. 

Benefits & Uses

  • Landscaping: Ideal for use as a specimen plant, in privacy screens, hedges, or in mixed borders.
  • Wildlife: Provides cover for wildlife during winter.
  • Tolerances: Highly tolerant of urban pollution, heat, and deer/rabbits.
  • Versatility: Suitable for coastal, cottage, and container gardens. 

Zebra Maiden Grass

$18.00Price

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Quantity
Available for pickup or delivery the week of May 17, 2026
  • 5-9

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