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Products > Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
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| Category: Grass |
| Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) |
| Origin: Japan (Asia) |
| Variegated Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Copper |
| Bloomtime: Fall |
| Height: 4-8 feet |
| Width: 4-6 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F |
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' (Porcupine Grass) - Large (5-7 feet tall) winter-dormant clumping grass with striking yellow horizontal bands on upright foliage. Banding is most pronounced when plants are grown in full sun and given occasional watering. This plant is often confused with M. sinensis 'Zebrinus' although from our experience 'Strictus' is a superior plant and is more strongly and evenly variegated. It is also more rigidly upright where 'Zebrinus' is lax and flops over. Fall color is a light tan. Hardy to USDA Zone 5 (-20 degrees F). The name Miscanthus was given to this genus of perennial grasses native to Japan and the Philippines by the 19th century Swedish botanist Nils Johan Andersson. It comes from the Greek words 'miskos' which means "stem" or "stalk" and 'anthos', meaning "flowers" in reference to the seed heads having stalked spikelets. We grew this plant from 1989 until 2008.
This information about Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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