Strictus Porcupine Grass

Strictus Porcupine Grass

Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'

This upright miscanthus with distinctive horizontal yellow banding on stiff, near-vertical leaves, a uniquely textured ornamental grass that provides strong vertical structure and year-round interest in the mixed border.

  • Similar to M. 'Zebrinus' forming a tighter, more upright clump.
  • Green leaves with horizontal bands of yellow turn tan and red in fall.
  • Flower Colour: Reddish-bronze turning silver-white.
  • Foliage Height: 175-200 cm.
  • Grass Type: Warm Season.
  • Best in full sun with moist, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil Moisture
Moist, Well-drained, Dry
Hardiness Zone
5 – 5
Mature Height (meters)
250.0 – 250.0
Mature Spread (meters)
100.0 – 150.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Foliage Colour
Variegated
Bloom Time
Fall
Habit
Upright
Deer Resistant
Attracts Birds
Growing & Maintenance Tips
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.

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