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Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' Family: Poaceae (Grass) Common Name: Porcupine Grass Latin: Miscanthus (mis-KAN-thus) sinensis (sin-EN-sis) Description: Porcupine Grass derives its name from the spiky foliage which has closely spaced, horizontal, cream yellow banding across the leaves. It is a clumping grass with a stiff, upright growing habit. Pinkish plumes appear in October. It is a very showy grass and makes a striking specimen plant. Similar to 'Zebrinus' in regards to the heavy banding. However, the leaves are half as long as 'Zebrinus' which hardens the plant and makes it look more coarse. Zone: 5a Origin: Horticultural selection (Species China and Japan) Leaf Blade (wxl): 5/8 x 13 Foliage (wxh): 60 x 77, Upright - Uniform columnar form Plume (hxlxw): 84 x x , Upright - Plumes grow vertically in a uniform columnar form Sun: 1/2 to Full Sun, Full Sun for Maximum Performance Moisture: Prefers moist but can tolerate wide range Foliage Color - Summer: Green with Yellow Banding Fall: Green with Yellow Banding Winter: Tan/Light Brown Space: 3-5' Texture: Habit: |
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