Eulalia, Chinese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass, Zebra Grass 'Zebrinus'

I planted 5 Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' plants about 5 years ago, and they have thrived and performed nicely! I've been very pleased....Read More Even though my area is considered Zone 5, we are right in the mountains, so some winters are much colder. Consequently, I really have to plant for Zone 4. I was dubious they would survive, but I planted them against the garage wall with western exposure. Because of the garage they are in the shade until mid morning, but then they receive sun the rest of the day and get the really hot afternoon west sunlight. They seem to love it! I've never pampered them, and only cut them back in the early spring. I've never divided them. The soil is amended clay, so not great soil either. They do get regular water twice a week from the sprinkler system which helps with all the hot, late afternoon west sun exposure. I planted them behind some dark purple barberry bushes, with Pennisetum 'Hamlin' in front of the barberries. The combo is very attractive! I strongly recommend this grass!! I live east of Moscow, Idaho.

Zebra Grass is no doubt my favorite of all ornamental grasses. This is a fairly fast-growing grass, achieving 6' in height and 4' in widt...Read Moreh in just a couple years. My two zebra grasses are over 8 years old and still performing beautifully! They grow well in locations that receive at least 4 hours of sun per day. GREAT visual interest for every landscape.

This was the first ornamental grass I dealt with when I dived into gardening. My original planting is still going strong, despite having ...Read Morenot been divided or given any special attention (except for an annual haircut to remove dead foliage when I happen to not overlook it) for 10+ years! I really like the horizontal banding of the leaf blades, but the habit of 'Zebrinus' is not the best. Basically, it flops--both figuratively and literally. It will stand strong when it first emerges and continue as such into the summer but the closer it gets to plume time, the more and more it flattens out. I do like my 'Zebrinus,' but I wish it stay more upright like its cousin 'Strictus.' Still a fine grass!

My zebra grass is growing well, but it has no stripes. Has anyone experienced this? If so, what causes this? I have had it in the same...Read More place for many years and it has always done well there. Thanks.