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Porcupine Grass, Miscanthus Sinensis ‘Strictus’

Big Bluestem

Full Sun, Warm-season

‘Strictus’ has white horizontally-striped leaves that are slightly broader than some of the other Miscanthus. The pots given to the trial were not in the best shape, but the plants appear to be bouncing back.


Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

48-108”

5

YearHeight/Width
Year 140”/24”
Year 263”/28”
DatePictures
October 2008Big Bluestem
September 2009Big Bluestem
February 2010Big Bluestem