Zebra Grass ‘Strictus’

Zebra Grass ‘Strictus’ (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Strictus’) is a striking clump-forming ornamental grass renowned for its bold green leaves edged in creamy-white variegation. In summer, its arching blades form a graceful fountain, topped by silvery-pink flower plumes that mature to buff and sway gently in the breeze. Ideal for creating dramatic focal points, screens or mixed borders, it thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts to a range of well-drained soils. Hardy in Canadian zones 5–9, it brings season-long structure, texture and colour to the garden with minimal upkeep.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Miscanthus sinensis ‘Strictus’
• Common name: Zebra Grass ‘Strictus’
• Hardiness zones: Canada Zone 5–9
• Exposure: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained loam, clay or sandy soils; tolerates poor soils
• Height: 1.8–2.5 m (6–8 ft)
• Width: 1–1.5 m (3–5 ft)
• Foliage: Arching green blades with creamy-white stripes
• Flower colour: Silvery-pink plumes ageing to buff
• Bloom time: Late summer to autumn (August–October)
• Maintenance: Low; cut back to near ground in late winter or early spring
• Advantages: Dramatic variegation; adds vertical structure and movement; drought- and deer-resistant; excellent for screens and mass plantings