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Zebra Grass
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 |
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Zebra Grass
"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 |
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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 -- Check out my ebay auctions for Passifora caerulea and edulis seeds and Morning Glory (Star of Yelta) seeds. http://cgi6.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....sort=3&rows=50 |
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Zebra Grass
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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Zebra Grass
I've responded to this via garden banter and accessing via Agent it
does not appear - I'm going back to using Agent and will repost this: 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 |
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