This compact and striking ornamental grass has a clump-forming habit and is prized for its unique, arching foliage adorned with creamy-yellow horizontal bands, resembling a zebra's stripes. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5-9, flourishing in full sun and well-drained soil. Tolerant of a wide range of temperatures, it prefers a moderate climate for optimal growth. During late summer, it produces elegant, rosy-copper to tan fan-shaped plumes that rise above the foliage and mature to a feathery texture, adding dynamic movement to the garden. It reaches a mature height of 3-4 feet and a width of 2-3 feet with no notable fall color change but provides consistent architectural interest. This variety exhibits moderate deer resistance, making it an excellent, low-maintenance choice for mixed borders, containers, or as a specimen plant in gardens looking for year-round interest.
