Miscanthus sinensis 'Pünktchen' (Little Dot)

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	0.9 - 2.1 m (3 - 7 ft)
Spread	0.6 - 1.8 m (2 - 6 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	low, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The ornamental grass Miscanthus sinensis 'Pünktchen' (Little Dot) (porcupine grass) yields showy blossoms during late summer to late autumn. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte and fine textured foliage that is striped. Miscanthus sinensis 'Pünktchen' (Little Dot) (porcupine grass) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, foundation, mass planting, specimen, screening and waterfront.
Special Characteristics	This ornamental grass attracts birds to your garden. Miscanthus sinensis 'Pünktchen' (Little Dot) tolerates drought and pollution, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits. During the winter, Miscanthus sinensis 'Pünktchen' (Little Dot) continues to provide interest in your garden.
Cautions	Depending upon your local conditions, Miscanthus sinensis 'Pünktchen' (Little Dot) (porcupine grass) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.