Add bold texture, height, and architectural drama to your landscape with Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus', commonly known as Porcupine Grass. Renowned for its stiffly erect, upright growth habit, this popular warm-season ornamental grass features distinct horizontal bands of bright yellow across stiff green foliage. Delivered established and ready to make an immediate impact in a 5-gallon container, it’s an exceptional choice for privacy screens, focal points, or background plantings.
Key Features
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Distinct Horizontal Variegation: Features eye-catching, bright yellow cross-bands along stiff, green upright blades that catch the light and add visual texture.
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Upright Architectural Form: Grows in a tight, columnar clump that holds its shape exceptionally well without flopping over.
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Feathery Autumn Plumes: Late summer to early fall brings silky, copper-red flower plumes that mature to soft silver-white, lasting through winter for seasonal interest.
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Low Maintenance & Hardy: Drought-tolerant once established, deer and rabbit resistant, and adaptable to a wide range of soil types.
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Instant Landscape Impact: The generous 5-gallon container size gives you a well-rooted, mature plant for immediate structure and fill in garden beds.