Gold Bar Dwarf Maiden Grass

Gold Bar Dwarf Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'
 
Very similar in appearance to Miscanthus 'Strictus' but much smaller
More variegation than any other Miscanthus giving shimmery appearance
Striking bright green leaves are horizontally banded with Gold
Compact grass reaching 2-3ft high and wide
Stunning in patio pots or landscape border
 
Very Low-Maintenance
 
Drought-Tolerant
 
Deer-Resistant
 
Clumping Grass: Non-spreading
 
Warm-Season Grass: Warm-season grasses put on most of their growth in the heat of summer. They remain dormant until temperatures reach 15-20 degrees celcius.
 
Flower Bloom Time: Late Fall if any
 
Features:
Striking Horizontal yellow banded foliage
Upright compact growth habit
Green leaves turn Tan in Winter
Drought-Tolerant once established
Deer and Rabbit Resistant
Heat-Tolerant
Pollution-Tolerant
Deadheading Not Necessary
Very Low-Maintenance
 
Zone: 5 (-29 Celcius)
 
Plant Type: Perennial
 
Height: 24-36 Inches (2-3ft)
 
Spread: 24-36 Inches (2-3ft)
 
Spacing: 24-36 Inches (2-3ft)
 
Habit: Upright, Compact
 
Light Requirement:
Sun (at least 6 hours direct sunlight)
 
Soil: 
Clay
Loam (Silt)
Sand
 
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline or Acid
 
Drainage:
Moist but Well-Drained
 
Uses:
Patio Pots
Vertical Accent
Grass
Landscape
Mass Planting
Specimen
Waterside
 
Gold Bar (dwarf Porcupine grass) is a warm-season grass. Warm-season grasses put on most of their growth in the heat of summer. They reach their mature height by fall after they push up their showy plumes. These grasses provide excellent winter interest. Leave their foliage in place throughout winter and then cut the clumps of grass to 6 inches above ground before new shoots appear late spring. Divide warm-season grasses in spring to transplant to another area if desired.
 
Care:
Very easy to grow. Keep well-watered the first year to establish a strong root system. Apply an all-pupose fertilizer in spring (after pruning or planting) when new growth appears.
 
If growing in pots, more watering will be required. In the heat of summer, daily deep watering is recommended. In winter, water once a month to keep the plants from dehydrating due to frost.