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Little Zebra Maiden Grass

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'

Category: Grass • Maiden Grass

Little Zebra Maiden Grass features striking striped foliage and is perfect for accenting garden spaces.

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Mature Height: 2-3 feet

Mature Width: 1-2 feet

Bloom Color: Brown, Gold

Bloom Time: Late Summer to Fall

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 5-9

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Deciduous

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Little Zebra Maiden Grass is a compact ornamental grass known for its striking variegated foliage. The leaves are green with creamy white stripes, adding visual interest to gardens and landscapes. It produces feathery flower plumes in late summer that turn silvery as they mature.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It tolerates drought once established.

Soil Preferences

Requires well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Adaptable to various soil types and pH levels.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

accentmass planting

Special Features

Attractive striped foliageornamental plumes

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding texture and movement to garden spaces. Works well in modern and naturalistic designs.

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