Porcupine Grass (Strictus)

Porcupine Grass (Strictus) Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
 
Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
 
Striking horizontal bands of yellow along the length of the leaf
Foliage is very similar to Miscanthus 'Zebrinus' but more upright 
Very full grass reaching 6-8ft high x 3-5ft wide 
Stunning as a specimen or planted en masse as a hedge or privacy screen
 
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
 
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: 72-96 Inches (6-8ft) 
 
Spread: 36-60 Inches (3-5ft)
 
Spacing: 36-60 Inches (3-5ft)
 
Habit: Upright, Compact
 
Light Requirement: 
Sun (at least 6 hours direct sunlight)
 
Soil: 
Clay
Loam (Silt)
Sand
 
Soil pH  Neutral, Alkaline or Acid
 
Drainage:
Moist but Well-Drained
 
Uses:
Hedge
Privacy Barrier / Screen
Raised flower beds or pots
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Grass
Landscape
Mass Planting
Specimen
Waterside
 
Porcupine Grass (Strictus) 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.