Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret' (Maiden grass, Zebra grass, Japanese silver grass)

Botanical name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret'
Common name(s): Maiden grass, Zebra grass, Japanese silver grass
Categories: Bamboos, Grasses and sedges, Ground Covers and Perennials

Plant description:

Creamy-white and green bands along the length of the broad leaves make this grass different. It is fast growing, but needs trimming after winter to allow new foliage to emerge in spring. This hybrid was developed at Missouri Botanical Garden, USA.

Botanical Pronunciation: mis-KAN-thus sin-EN-sis

Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret' requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
Additional Information

Botanical name	Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret'
Plant Care	Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Categories	Bamboos, Grasses and sedges Ground Covers and Perennials
Flowers	The copper-coloured flowers mature to a cream colour.
Common name(s)	Maiden grass, Zebra grass, Japanese silver grass
Origin	Asia, China
Foliage	Creamy-white and green bands along the length of the broad leaves.
Uses in landscape design	Wind resistant.
Maintenance	Plant needs trimming after winter to allow new foliage to emerge in spring.
Growth rate	Fast
Interesting info	This hybrid was developed at Missouri Botanical Garden, USA.

The copper-coloured flowers mature to a cream colour.

Creamy-white and green bands along the length of the broad leaves.

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret' (Maiden grass, Zebra grass, Japanese silver grass)