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Eulalia, Maiden Grass, Zebra Grass, Chinese Silvergrass 'Super Stripe'

Miscanthussinensis

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Miscanthus (miss-KANTH-us)

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Species

sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Brown/Bronze

Silver/Gray

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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jamie68

Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | September 2006 | positive

I have a love of the Ornamental grasses, and this one has a special place among them. It is compact, well-mannered, has stunning marking...Read More

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