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Beginner
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1m
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1m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
Other names: Porcupine grass
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Genus: Miscanthus
Variety or cultivar: 'Strictus' _ 'Strictus' is a clump forming grass with spiky foliage marked with horizontal, cream-yellow banding across the leaves, and pinkish flowers appearing autumn.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' is: Deciduous
Flower: Pink, Silvery-grey in Autumn
Foliage: Cream, Green, Striped, Yellow in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Hakonechloa macra 'Alboaurea' (Hakonechloa)
Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' (Porcupine grass) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Prairie planting
Cultivation: Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full sun. Dislikes wet conditions during winter.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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