Little Zebra Dwarf Maiden Grass

Little Zebra is a compact zebra grass with green leaves banded in bright yellow. The clump holds its striping through summer and produces reddish-purple plumes in late summer. Hortech’s exact plant profile describes it as a tidy, easy-care selection for borders, rock gardens, and massed ground cover. [Hortech’s Little Zebra profile](https://hortech.com/plant/miscanthus-sinensis-little-zebra-pp-13008/) gives its color, form, exposure, and flowering period. ## Seasonal display The foliage stays green and yellow through the growing season, while the late-season plumes add color above the leaves. Hortech lists August through October flowering and notes that the reddish plumes turn silvery as they age. The plant is compact beside larger maiden grasses, making it suitable for smaller beds and garden edges. ## Planting and care Grow it in full sun or light shade. Hortech describes the plant as moderately drought tolerant; occasional summer watering helps keep the soil moist but not wet. The profile also lists deer resistance and salt tolerance. [Hoffman Nursery’s Little Zebra profile](https://hoffmannursery.com/plants/details/miscanthus-sinensis-little-zebra-pp13008) gives additional selection-specific growing details. ## Maintenance Cut old foliage back in late winter or very early spring before new growth begins, as recommended for ornamental grasses by [Mississippi State University Extension](https://extension.msstate.edu/news/southern-gardening/2025/miscanthus-high-frequency-must-have-ornamental-grass).