Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'PBR (v)
eulalia 'Little Zebra'
A dwarf, compact, clump-forming deciduous perennial grass. It has yellow banding on the arching, dark green leaves. It produces reddish-purple flowers in late summer, which last until autumn.
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Purple | Green Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Red Purple | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Genus
Miscanthus can be deciduous or evergreen grasses with tufted or spreading habit, erect stems bearing arching, linear leaves and terminal panicles of silky spikelets in late summer or autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Tolerates most soil conditions, but grows best in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid excessive winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by division or by leaf and node cuttings. Can be slow to establish
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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