Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'

Little Zebra Grass

Little Zebra Grass features horizontal gold-and-green bands and a compact, mounding habit. In early fall, this spunky grass sends out attractive reddish, fan-shaped blooms that are held one foot above the foliage. The plumes change to a creamy tan color providing winter interest in the landscape. Because of its size and shape, Little Zebra Grass is the right proportion for small gardens, patios and decks. Its decorative leaves earn it a favored spot in large planters and urns. This sturdy dwarf Miscanthus holds its shape. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Zebra’ is unlikely to reseed because of its late-blooming characteristic.

‘Little Zebra’ was under plant patent #13,008 up until March 19, 2021 when the patent expired. The license holder for ‘Little Zebra’ charges a royalty fee per plant. This fee applies to plants sold while the patent was in effect and to plants propagated during that timeframe. Even though the patent has expired, crops currently on availability were produced while the patent was active. Thus, we will need to charge the royalty fee for them. Once those crops are sold, we will be able to drop the royalty fee.