That's probably the height! Never underestimate the height that zebra grass can reach. Once planted in the ground, the young stalks gain more and more length. Curse or blessing? Certainly a blessing for a gardener who knows how to care for and control the sweet grass. Because in a suitable location you can skillfully showcase your zebra grass thanks to its growth height.
How tall does zebra grass get?
Zebra grass reaches a height of up to 1.80 meters. Depending on the growth habit, it grows either overhanging or straight. A loamy-sandy, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny location optimally promote the growth of zebra grass.
How tall does zebra grass grow
Zebra grass can reach a height of 1.80 meters. The plant spreads not only upwards but also horizontally, forming an extensive root system. To prevent the grass from multiplying unintentionally, a root barrier (€49.00 on Amazon) helps. However, the height can mainly be used advantageously. For certain applications you even have the option to choose between two growth forms:
- overhanging grasses
- or just growing grasses
How to promote growth
Of course, the location plays an important role in the growth of zebra grass. A loamy-sandy soil with a high nutrient concentration is optimal. Zebra grass also loves sunny locations, although it also thrives in the shade. However, growth is a little slower and the noticeable stripes don't appear. It's best to cut your zebra grass in spring, shortly before it sprouts. After a short time, new shoots form, which grow slowly but still reach an astonishing height. Pruning is important in order to keep the enormous growth of the grass under control, but at the same time it supports new growth.
Usage
Most gardeners plant their zebra grass in the soil along a pond bank in the Asian style. Due to its undemanding nature, many other forms of cultivation are conceivable:
- in the bucket on the terrace
- as privacy screen
- as a hedge plant
