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Miscanthus sinensis Strictus

Porcupine Grass

The spiky foliage has horizontal, golden-yellow bands similar to zebra grass. An upright, well-shaped clump with copper-coloured plumes.

  • »  Stiff leaves are held almost vertical on sturdy upright stems
  • »  Similar to M. 'Zebrinus' forming a tighter, more upright clump
  • »  Green leaves with horizontal bands of yellow turn tan and red in fall
  • »  Flower Type: Feathery panicles developing in August
  • »  Flower Colour: Reddish-bronze turning silver-white
  • »  Flower Height: 250 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 175-200 cm
  • »  Grass Type: Warm Season

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  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:175-250 cm
  • Spread:100-150 cm
  • Bloom Color: Burgundy, Red
Featured
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Heat Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
• Variegated
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.

 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'

Plants should be divided, in the spring, every few years, to maintain freshness. Foliage can be left standing all winter, however, it should be pruned early to mid-spring to make way for new growth.