Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'

porcupine grass, maiden grass, eulalia, Japanese silver grass, ornamental grass, variegated miscanthus or variegated silver grass

Family	Gramineae
Plant Type	ornamental grass
Zone	USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
Spread	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	low, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar' (porcupine grass) bears showy and dark red blossoms during late summer to early fall. This ornamental grass is clump forming and has variegated and striped medium green and pastel yellow foliage that is showy, matte and fine textured. The fruit produced by Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar' (porcupine grass) is striped. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning ornamental grass which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, hedge, foundation, mass planting, specimen, screening and waterfront.
Special Characteristics	This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought and pollution.
Cautions	Where conditions are favourable, Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar' (porcupine grass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.