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- What role does a root barrier play in zebra grass?
- Whole areas are overgrown
- Use the root barrier when planting
- What happens if you forget the root barrier?
- Which emergency solutions are there?
- Tips
A root barrier is advisable in the Zebragas, because it proliferates very strong
What role does a root barrier play in zebra grass?
It looks impressive with its white-green leaves. Both as a solitary and in groups, for example in the background of flowerbeds makes it visually quite a lot. But does the zebra grass spread as intensively as other ornamental grasses and is therefore a rhizome barrier meaningful?
Whole areas are overgrown
If the zebra grass is in a sunny spot in a well-drained, moderately nutrient-rich and evenly moist soil, it feels very well. If there is no lack of care, it is willing to spread.
Then it sprouts and its rhizomes grow. Over the years, it can take up entire areas. A single plant becomes a whole sea, which can reach up to 250 cm high. Ideal as a screen saver but not every gardener is happy about it ...
Use the root barrier when planting
In order to stop the strong propagation urge, a root barrier should be set during planting:
What happens if you forget the root barrier?
Did you already plant the zebra grass, but without the root barrier? Then do not be surprised if it becomes unruly over time. It can even displace or overgrow other, surrounding and weaker plants. Its newly formed roots are difficult to remove after growing. They are stuck in the underground.
Which emergency solutions are there?
The alternative to a root barrier is that you excavate and divide your zebra grass every 2 to 3 years. Furthermore, you have the option to use the root barrier later. That should be done best in the spring. The zebra grass can also be kept in the bucket as an alternative.
Tips
Not all species of zebra grass range strongly by streamers. If you do not want to set a root barrier, opt for such a low-flowering variety.