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Founded in 1996, Western Star Nurseries is a trusted wholesale plant marketplace for landscapers, developers and retail nurseries. We are committed to supplying a diversified selection of quality ornamental trees and shrubs at competitive prices. With locations in the East Bay and south Sacramento, we are able to ship throughout Northern California, often within 24 hours. The Western Star staff, many of whom have been with the company since its start, bring with them many years of nursery and customer service experience. Our friendly, bilingual team looks forward to working with you.
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Bay Area, California Nursery
8255 Niles Canyon Road
P.O. Box 567
Sunol, CA 94586
Phone: 925-862-2411
Fax: 925-862-9008
South Sacramento, California Nursery
9394 Robson Road
P.O. Box 725
Galt, CA 95632
Phone: 209-744-2552
Fax: 209-744-2562
Featured Plant
Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'
(Zebrinus Japanese Silver Grass)
About Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ (Zebrinus Japanese Silver Grass)
This ornamental grass is called Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’. Its weeping, grass-like foliage is variegated in nature with stripes of yellow spread roughly across each foliage blade. Its form is clumping and reaches an average mature landscape size of 6-7′ tall x 5-10′ wide and grows at a fast rate. During the summer season pink tassel-like flowers bloom reaching out above its foliage. As the season turns to fall, its blooms fade to silver while its foliage turns to shades of brown.
This variety is also commonly known as Zebrinus Japanese Silver Grass, Zebra Grass and Banded Miscanthus.
Care And Planting Instructions
Plant Zebrinus’ Japanese Silver Grass in an area that receives full sun exposure using well draining soil. Water regularly after planting to help it adapt well to its new location, then reduce frequency. Once established, this variety is known to tolerate drought conditions. Before new growth begins to emerge in the spring, cut back its foliage to the base to encourage robust growth for the upcoming season and to clean up its appearance.
Landscape Design Ideas
This variety is an excellent option for mass plantings for large sunny exposed areas on hills or surrounding commercial properties. Its soft look and interesting texture makes it an ideal selection when planted along a border or anywhere throughout the landscape design to add textural interest.
Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'
Common Name: Zebrinus Japanese Silver Grass
Average Landscape Size: 6-7' x 5-10'
Plant Type: Deciduous
Bloom Color: Pink
Foliage Color: Green and yellow variegated
Forms: Shrub
Sizes: 1 gallon
Special Features: Good For Mass Plantings, Ornamental Plant, Showy Spring Flowers,
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