Hi,

As a total novice...We bought some Zebra grass from a garden center last
year. What should we have done to it over the winter? Where should we have
planted it? and what are the consequences of not doing this? Are they a
tough grass or do they need a little TLC?

Thanks in advance

Mike

"Mike R" wrote in message
...
Hi,

As a total novice...We bought some Zebra grass from a garden center
last
year. What should we have done to it over the winter? Where should
we have
planted it? and what are the consequences of not doing this? Are
they a
tough grass or do they need a little TLC?

It is as tough and as invasive as any weed I know. You are going to
have fun keeping it under control. {:-))

Franz

Mike R wrote:
Hi,

As a total novice...We bought some Zebra grass from a garden center last
year. What should we have done to it over the winter? Where should we have
planted it? and what are the consequences of not doing this? Are they a
tough grass or do they need a little TLC?

Thanks in advance

Mike




I regard the damn stuff as a weed, can't kill the devil as much as I try!
Should be ok, new shhots should start coming up soon.

SK


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Are you sure you're not referring to 'Gardeners Garters' - Phalaris arundinacea 'Variegata'? This can be a pernicious and highly invasive weed if not kept in check. 'Zebra grass' - Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' is by contrast, well-mannered and a delight in almost any garden situation. The former has white stripes along the leaves, whereas the latter has soft yellow stripes across the leaves.

The Miscanthus will tolerate a wide range of conditions and can be kept in a large container if wished. Ideally it should be planted in a sunny or very lightly shaded spot in moist, fertile soil. It gradually forms a dense clump up to 1 metre across and nearly 2m. high when established. It can be divided in spring if it becomes too large. It is never invasive and makes a bold statement if planted in a prominent position.

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Are you sure you're not referring to 'Gardeners Garters' - Phalaris
arundinacea 'Variegata'? This can be a pernicious and highly invasive
weed if not kept in check. 'Zebra grass' - Miscanthus sinensis
'Zebrinus' is by contrast, well-mannered and a delight in almost any
garden situation. The former has white stripes along the leaves,
whereas the latter has soft yellow stripes across the leaves.

The Miscanthus will tolerate a wide range of conditions and can be
kept in a large container if wished. Ideally it should be planted in a
sunny or very lightly shaded spot in moist, fertile soil. It gradually
forms a dense clump up to 1 metre across and nearly 2m. high when
established. It can be divided in spring if it becomes too large. It
is never invasive and makes a bold statement if planted in a prominent
position.

Dave Poole
Torquay, Coastal South Devon UK
Winter min -2°C. Summer max 34°C.
Growing season: March - November