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Little Zebra Miscanthus Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'Description
Add vivid color, year-round interest, and tons of texture to your landscspe with the Little Zebra Miscanthus Grass. This dwarf maiden grass stands out with its striking variegated foliage and upright, but compact habit.
Alternating horizontal bands of vibrant green and yellow give this hardy grass a fantastic look. Purple-pink plumes emerge around August. These tassel like blooms fade to tan in winter, but say upright adding exciting winter interest.
Key Features
- Dwarf maiden grass. This grass grows 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide at maturity. You won't have to worry about an invasive spreading grass with this little clumping gem. The Little Zebra Miscanthus stays put and fits in just about anywhere.
- Rich in texture and color. This compact grass adds brightness, contrast, and character to your landscape.
- Easy care. The dwarf Zebra grass is low maintenance, disease and deer resistant, and salt, pollution, and drought tolerant.
- Great in containers. Plant your Little Zebra grass in the back center of a nice sized pot for a perfect backdrop for a mixed planter. This grass compliments any plant and color so get creative!
Pro Tip: Prune back to about 6 inches in late winter or early spring to help prepare your Little Zebra grass for the explosion of new spring growth.

Shipping Restriction | AZ |
Soil Type | Adaptable |
Sunlight | Full, Partial |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Mature Height | 2-3 Feet |
Mature Width | 3-4 Feet |
Fall Color | Orange |
Bloom Color | Multicolored, Pink, Red |
Description
Add vivid color, year-round interest, and tons of texture to your landscspe with the Little Zebra Miscanthus Grass. This dwarf maiden grass stands out with its striking variegated foliage and upright, but compact habit.
Alternating horizontal bands of vibrant green and yellow give this hardy grass a fantastic look. Purple-pink plumes emerge around August. These tassel like blooms fade to tan in winter, but say upright adding exciting winter interest.
Key Features
- Dwarf maiden grass. This grass grows 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide at maturity. You won't have to worry about an invasive spreading grass with this little clumping gem. The Little Zebra Miscanthus stays put and fits in just about anywhere.
- Rich in texture and color. This compact grass adds brightness, contrast, and character to your landscape.
- Easy care. The dwarf Zebra grass is low maintenance, disease and deer resistant, and salt, pollution, and drought tolerant.
- Great in containers. Plant your Little Zebra grass in the back center of a nice sized pot for a perfect backdrop for a mixed planter. This grass compliments any plant and color so get creative!
Pro Tip: Prune back to about 6 inches in late winter or early spring to help prepare your Little Zebra grass for the explosion of new spring growth.

Shipping Restriction | AZ |
Soil Type | Adaptable |
Sunlight | Full, Partial |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Mature Height | 2-3 Feet |
Mature Width | 3-4 Feet |
Fall Color | Orange |
Bloom Color | Multicolored, Pink, Red |
Landscape Ideas
Little Zebra Miscanthus looks beautiful in mass plantings or by itself. It is perfect for an accent in any type of garden or mixed bed. The unique variegation and upright habit of this compact grass adds vibrancy and texture to areas that are dull.
Try this grass in a container for a stunning look everyone will admire. Plant your Little Zebra grass in the back center of a nice sized pot for a perfect backdrop for a mixed planter. This grass compliments any plant and color so get creative!
Shipping Restriction | AZ |
Soil Type | Adaptable |
Sunlight | Full, Partial |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Mature Height | 2-3 Feet |
Mature Width | 3-4 Feet |
Fall Color | Orange |
Bloom Color | Multicolored, Pink, Red |
Shipping Details
Inventory is moving fast! Order now to reserve your plants. Due to cold weather and the risk of cold damage in transit, we will delay shipping to areas indicated on the map and below. We do this so your plant has the best opportunity to thrive in your landscape.
- Orders in States: MT, WY, ND, SD, MN, WI, ME will start shipping May 1st
- Orders in States: WA, OR, NV, UT, CO, KS, NE, IA, MO, IN, IL, MI, OH, PA, NY, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT, NJ, DE, MD, WV, KY will start shipping mid April
- Orders in other states will ship immediately along with non-plant orders to all states.
Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, but are available for pre-order and this will be indicated on the product page.
We will return to normal shipping schedules in the spring.
If you live within a delayed shipping zone and would like your plant shipped immediately, please contact customer support at support@plantingtree.com
Inventory is moving fast! Order now to reserve your plants. Due to cold weather and the risk of cold damage in transit, we will delay shipping to areas indicated on the map and below. We do this so your plant has the best opportunity to thrive in your landscape.
- Orders in States: MT, WY, ND, SD, MN, WI, ME will start shipping May 1st
- Orders in States: WA, OR, NV, UT, CO, KS, NE, IA, MO, IN, IL, MI, OH, PA, NY, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT, NJ, DE, MD, WV, KY will start shipping mid April
- Orders in other states will ship immediately along with non-plant orders to all states.
Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, but are available for pre-order and this will be indicated on the product page.
We will return to normal shipping schedules in the spring.
If you live within a delayed shipping zone and would like your plant shipped immediately, please contact customer support at support@plantingtree.com
*Orders ship in 1-3 days. West Coast orders may be held until the following Monday to prevent additional transit time.
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$19.95 |
$80 - 98.99 |
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$99 - 118.99 |
$26.95 |
$119+ |
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