Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
Porcupine Grass
A warm season grass. Keeps a stiffer more upright habit than Miscanthus variegatus. Tolerates wet soils and light shade. Green and yellow horizontally variegated foliage. Copper to tan flower at 5′-8′
- Height: 6' – 8'
- Width: 3' – 4'
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Brown
- Bloom Time: October
- Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
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Attributes
- Fall Color
- Salt Tolerant
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun to Part Shade
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Flower Color
- Brown
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Flower Type
- Panicle
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Flower Height
- 6' to 8'
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Foliage Color
- Variegated
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Leaf Texture
- Coarse
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Prune Time
- May
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- Asia
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Divide
- Every Five Years or Longer
Possible Substitutions for Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'
Northwind Switch Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 6' – 8'
- Plant Habit: Upright
Frequently Purchased With Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Feather Reed Grass
