Porcupine Grass

Stunning gold-banded foliage, ideal for the garden or landscape, screening, or at water's edge. Striking with yellow-flowered plants or combined with berrying shrubs and evergreens for winter effect. Coppery flower plumes, beautiful cut or dried.

Companion Plants

Coneflower

Gaura

Tickseed

Plant Details

Common name

Porcupine Grass
Botanical name

Miscanthus sinensis
Variety

Strictus
Zone

USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Sun
Height

4-5' (1-1.5 m)
Habit

Clumping
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Green
Bloom Time

Fall
Maintenance

Divide every 3 to 5 years

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Leah H.'s collection
Tara K.'s collection

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