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- Q.Zebra Grass Plant - After about five years, my zebra grass plant is failing so far this spring of showing any sign of returning. ...
- Q.Trimming / Separating Zebra Grass - I have a large clump of zebra grass that I wish to dig up and divide. It is approx. ...
- Q.Zebra Grass Hit With Rain - my zebra grass is a thick clump about 1 1/2' across. It's about 4' tall. There was a really heavy ...
- Q.Wasps In Zebra Grass Plant - I live in Germany, right now it's pretty hot and a little humid. We usual get a few wasps in ...
- Q.What Happens If You Don’t Like The Plumes On Zebra Grass And You Cut Them Down Early, As They Begin? - I don't want my zebra grass to grow any larger than it is now. Thought if I cut off the ...
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katomar on
March 30, 2018
98446Q.Zebra Grass Plant
After about five years, my zebra grass plant is failing so far this spring of showing any sign of returning. What is the normal life span of this plant? Am I expecting to see some return growth too early? We are in Washington State, Seattle area.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 2, 2018
Certified ExpertA.This should still be alive. You are well within the zone. You should cut it back now to promote new growth.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
September 13, 2018Q.Trimming / Separating Zebra grass
I have a large clump of zebra grass that I wish to dig up and divide. It is approx. 6' tall and 2' in circumference. It is mid-September and I would like to cut it down to approx. 2' from root and divide. Is September too early to do this..?? Thank you Scott
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 14, 2018A.It will be ok to divide the grass now, however I recommend doing so in the spring for a better success rate. Everything else you plan to do with it appears spot-on. Here is an article for further care and information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/maiden-grass/care-for-zebra-grass.htm
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neilh88 on
June 13, 2020
Jefferson Township NJ 07438Q.Zebra Grass Hit With Rain
my zebra grass is a thick clump about 1 1/2' across. It's about 4' tall. There was a really heavy rain storm which knocked it down but only about a quarter of it stood back up. That was 3 days ago. The past 2 days had beautiful weather. It should have come back up but didn't. Should I cut the fallen stalks or wait a few more days. Nice weather is forecast. I don't have the capability for photos.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This can indicate too shallow of a planting, lack of light, and root rot. Unfortunately, your photo did not come through, so I cannot say which it could have been.
In the meantime, this article will help with the care of the grass:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/maiden-grass/care-for-zebra-grass.htm
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Zizy on
August 16, 2020
64285Q.Wasps In Zebra Grass Plant
I live in Germany, right now it's pretty hot and a little humid. We usual get a few wasps in the summer, but I've recently noticed a lot of them crawling amongst the leaves of my zebra grass potted plant on the balcony. They aren't going down into the earth, just walking around on the leaves. The grass plant is also showing signs of distress, the leaves are browning. Any idea what's going on?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 17, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Many wasps hunt other insects. They are good at controlling many caterpillars. The presence of them would indicate, to me, that you have another insect issue at hand. The damage can lead to infections, and crop loss.
Most broad spectrum pesticides and organic options will work here.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/maiden-grass/care-for-zebra-grass.htm
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Zizy on
August 17, 2020A.Thanks for your help. I looked again and saw a few ants but the wasps don't seem interested in them at all! ??♀️
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Anonymous on
September 6, 2022Q.What Happens If You Don’t Like The Plumes On Zebra Grass And You Cut Them Down Early, As They Begin?
I don't want my zebra grass to grow any larger than it is now. Thought if I cut off the plumes that would help slow it down?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 14, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Are you cutting it back to about 6 inches in early spring and dividing it if needed? If you don't want to accelerate any growth, don't fertilize or add compost. But if it is really too tall where you have it, you could relocate it and get something that won't grow as tall.
You also could try cutting it back halfway midseason but that is painstaking work if the clump is large. And that would ruin its graceful look.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/maiden-grass/care-for-zebra-grass.htm
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