Japanese Silver Grass

Other names

Zebra Grass, Tiger Grass

Growth habit

Grass/Sedge

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Santa Rosa Gardens

Description

Thick gold bands are prevalent on the wide blades of this grass the moment they emerge from the ground. This small, (2-4' tall) clumping mound is an outstanding specimen miscanthus for the front of a border. More compact than M. ‘Zebrinus'. Plumes of soft tawny flowers occasionally appear in late summer.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics