Miscanthus sinensis 'Nova', a selection of 'Zebrinus', has yellow horizontal bands and a columnar habit. ‘Nova’ is slightly more compact than other 'Zebrinus' cultivars, forming upright clumps 4 to 5 inches tall with flower plumes, adding an additional 1 to 2 feet in late summer. Foliage will brown after first frost but flower plumes persist well into winter providing good winter interest. 'Nova' is a versatile ornamental grass and a good accent or specimen plant. Also, effective in groups, massed or as a screen.