Type: ornamental grass
Family: Poaceae
Zone: 5 to 9 Find Your Zone
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Bloom Time: August to February
Bloom Color: wine purple fading to tan
Sun exposure: full sun to part shade
Soil: well drained to moist, clay to sand
Leaves: Deciduous
This grass is very adaptable in many soil types. Full sun is recommended and moist soil is preferred. Do not prune grass back until February, right before new grass is to appear.’ Little Zebra’ Grass holds a tight shape like Dwarf Maiden Grass, making it reasonable for smaller spaces. It also comes in a taller variety, ‘Zebrinus’, which can grow 6 to 8 feet tall. Take a look at our 12 Ornamental Grasses for Landscaping.
PLANTING GUIDE
STEP 1: Digging the hole
STEP 2: Putting plant in hole
STEP 3: Amending the soil and filling in the hole
STEP 4: Mulching and fertilizing