Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'

porcupine grass, maiden grass, eulalia, Japanese silver grass, ornamental grass, variegated miscanthus or variegated silver grass

Family	Gramineae
Plant Type	ornamental grass
Zone	USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread	60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	low, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra' (porcupine grass) bears showy and faded purple blossoms during late summer to mid autumn. This ornamental grass is clump forming and has striped bright yellow and medium green foliage that is showy, matte and fine textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning ornamental grass which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, foundation, mass planting, specimen and waterfront.
Special Characteristics	This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought and pollution. In the winter, Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra' provides winter interest.
Cautions	Depending upon your local conditions, Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra' (porcupine grass) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.