Strictus Maidenhair Grass Miscanthus Sinensis Strictus
This herbaceous ornamental grass is easily recognized by its golden stripes along its green foliage.
Plant Description
This herbaceous ornamental grass is easily recognized by its golden stripes along its green foliage. In summer, the green and gold is accented by reddish plumes which grow above the foliage. It stands more upright than some other grasses and is also called “Porcupine Grass.”
Light Needs:
Full Sun
Watering Needs:
Regular watering in hot and dry conditions
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: up to 8 feet
Growth Width: up to 3 feet
Key Feature:
Easy Care, Dramatic Foliage Colour, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant
Blooms:
Late Summer to Fall
Landscape Uses:
Wildlife Gardens, Border, Mass Planting
Plant Type
Ornamental Grass
Evergreen/Deciduous
Herbaceous
Foliage Colour
Green with Gold Stripes
Flower Colour
Red
Blooms
Late Summer to Fall
Average Size
8 feet tall and 3 feet wide
Growth Rate
Moderate
Grows Well With
Juniper, Geranium, Aster, Potentilla
Instructions:
Regular watering during first season helps establish deep root system. Remove old foliage in early spring to keep a neat appearance. Divide every 2-3 years in early spring.
Water:Regular watering in hot and dry conditions
Sunlight:Full Sun
Special Uses
- Deer Resistant
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Albert Einstein