Porcupine Grass

Miscanthus sinensis Strictus
  • Also Known As: NULL
  • Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis Strictus
  • Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun
  • Water Demand: Medium
  • Landscape Use: Focal Point/Specimen Plant, Container, Screen - Physical (e.g., barriers), Screen - Visual, Deer Resistant
  • Ornamental Color: White, Yellow
  • Native or Adapted: Adapted
  • Wildlife Value: Birds
  • Season: Fall
  • Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
  • Plant Form: Upright
  • Region: North Central Texas
  • Plant Spread: 4' - 6'
  • Plant Height: 4' - 10'

Description

Foliage shows variegation of golden-yellow bars across the leaves. Upright swaths of cross-striped foliage and white heads. Outstanding fall and winter character. Stiff grass with leaves stretching skyward like porcupine quills.