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Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'

Porcupine Grass

Height 4-6'

Spread 48-60"

Growth Habit THRILLER (upright)

Landscape Application:

Specimen or mass in beds, borders, water margins or as a screen. Provides winter interest.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' Plant Care:

Cut to 6"in March. Prefers full sun and well drained, moist soil. Tolerates heavy clay soil.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)

Porcupine Grass Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate to high soil moisture.

Moderate

Moist

Special Benefits

Bog

Cut Flower / or Foliage

Dried Flower

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

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