What is zebra grass?

Zebra Grass, also known to its scientific name Miscanthus sinensis zebrinus , is the ornamental grass of various cultivars that produces clusters of slender leaves after spreading during the spring season. The decoration of zebra grows best in USDA 4 to 9 zones. Herbal perennials work well for different landscape options. Related plants in this group include wheat, sugar refiners and bamboo. In addition to Miscanthus zebrinus, some other grass cultivars include Zebra Purpurescens, silver feathers and condensus. Other common names for grass plant include striped miscanthus and Japanese silver grass. Miscanthus zebrinus carries green grass -like leaves with splashing yellow and pink flowers. The purpurescens variety depicts pink and silver flowers in addition to purple red leaves. Silver feathers germinate white and silver flowers, while the grass condensus of the zebra shows larger, coarser leaves than other cultivars. The leaves of most of these grasses grow upright and decrease, reminiscent of water fountains.

Zebra grass grows almost anywhere around the world, due to the right weather and climatic conditions. The grass must withstand planting seeds in USDA zones 4 to 9, which means that the average temperature must range from -30 ° F (-31.7 ° C) to 30 ° F (-3.8 ° C). Warm, sunny spots often help Japanese silver grass to develop into clusters fresh green leaves into the spring season, followed by flowers that usually appear in summer. The Zebra grass also survives in well -drained soils, but can tolerate a certain dryness. On average, the Zebra grass grows to approximately 10 feet (3 m) wide and up to 7 feet (approximately 2 m) high.

Some gardeners can employ Japanese silver grass or Zebra grass for several landscape options because of its shaped appearance. In addition to highlighting the flower garden, Zebra grass can be used in mass plantings in larger landscapes such as parks or commercial notchattel. Running ornamental grass can also be planted as screening or fencing around the front or backyard for privacy. Gardeners and landscape painters often have to maintain and clean the permanent area, as the wind can easily blow around the leaves of the plants. A slight trimming of the plant itself can also be required because miscanthus is known for aggressive and spreading growth custom.