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Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'
| Family Name: | Poaceae (Gramineae) |
| Common Name: | Zebra Grass, Zebra-Striped Grass |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Grass or Grass-like Plant (Tall Grass (Poaceae)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A deciduous, clump-forming grass. It can grow up to a height of 1 to 1.5m. The clumps expand slowly in circumference by means of its rhizomes. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are long, linear and simple with yellow horizontal bands running across the dark green leaf blade. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under full sun in moist soil. It can also be grown in well-drained to clayey soils. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
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Others
| Master ID | 31520 |
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| Species ID | 5917 |
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