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Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'

Grass, Porcupine

Categories: Ornamental Grasses , Perennials


Interesting Notes:

Foliage, nearly identical to M. 'Zebrinus' grass, grows 4-6' tall. Yellowish white with horizontal banding that turns reddish tan in the winter. Pinkish copper plumes in early fall. Deer resistant.


Height:

4-6 ft

Spread:

3-4 ft

Hardiness Zone:

5-9

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Variegated Leaf
  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun
  • Full Sun

Foliage Color:

  • White
  • Yellow
  • Green

Fall Foliage Color:

  • Yellow-Green

Flower Characteristics:

  • Bronze-Pink

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Winter
  • Early Fall

Habit:

  • Columnar

Growth Rate:

  • Moderate

Soil Moisture:

  • Adaptable to Various Soils