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Many of my customers are taking special note about the
yellow horizontal bands of three Miscanthus grasses that I offer for sale. They are
beautiful grasses and make a striking accent plant to any garden because of the unique
horizontal banding. But the biggest question is "What is the difference between
the three grasses??" The following table illustrates the differences and will
aid you in deciding which one would look best in your garden.
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Characteristic
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Miscanthus s.
'Puenktchen'
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Miscanthus s.
'Strictus'
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Miscanthus s.
'Zebrinus'
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Common Name
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'Little Dot Grass'
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'Porcupine Grass'
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'Zebra Grass'
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Stalk Angle
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Slightly Arching
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Tightly Upright
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Arching
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Zone
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5
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4
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5
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Band Count
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0-2 Per Leaf
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4-5 Per Leaf
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4-5 Per Leaf
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Foliage Width
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4'
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3'
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6'
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Foliage Height
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5'
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6'
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6'
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Plume Height
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6-7'
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7-8'
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7-8'
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Plume Color
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Reddish-Brown
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Copper
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Pinkish Copper
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Leaf Width
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3/8"
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3/8" to 1/2"
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1/2" to 3/4"
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Leaf Length
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12"
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8" to 12"
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18" to 30"
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Now, here are sample pictures of the foliage differences:
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Puenktchen'
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
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Sorry, picture next year.
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'
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