Plant Details
Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
Porcupine Eulalia Grass
Exposure:
Part Shade
Plant Category:
Ornamental Grasses & Bamboo
Height:
Minimum 4 feet , Maximum 8 feet
Width: Minimum 2 feet , Maximum 3 feet
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Width: Minimum 2 feet , Maximum 3 feet
Tall grass, to 5-6 ft tall in clumps to 2-3 ft wide, with yellow, horizontal bands scattered along the leaves, and plumes of tiny, reddish brown flowers that rise above the foliage to 8-9 ft in late summer, turning silver in autumn and lasting into the winter. Similar to zebra grass but more upright in habit. Enjoys sun to part shade and summer water in any soil including very damp places though well-drained is best. Cut back in late winter before new shoots arrive. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.
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5 Nurseries Carry This Plant:
| Name | City/State | Phone | Prod Type | Availability | |
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| Blue Mountain Nursery LLC | Damascus, OR | Email now | 503-658-1991 | Container: 2 |
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| Highland Meadow Nursery Inc. | Molalla, OR | Email now | 503-651-3810 | Container: X |
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| Hochstein Nursery LLC | Cornelius, OR | Email now | 503-357-5651 | Container: 2 | |
| Loen Nursery Inc. | Woodburn, OR | Email now | 503-982-6300 | Container: 2 |
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| Sester Farms Inc. | Gresham, OR | Email now | 503-663-4844 |
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Comments
Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:25 PM
A tight upright (porcupine looking!) habit ; greater hardiness separate this neat 4-6' vertical accent with its bright-yellow banded foliage from Zebra grass; fluffy coppery flowers (to 8') add to the dramatic show. SUN/Med-Wet
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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:25 PM
Known as Porcupine grass for its stiff, upright, almost prickly habit. Blades are Zebra-striped like 'Zebrinus', but striping is more prominent. Blooms open red before drying to a soft buff. Grows to 9'.
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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:25 PM
Foliage is green with yellow bands. Flowers mid-September through frost.
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