Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe'

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 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 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	The ornamental grass Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe' (porcupine grass) bears showy and brown blossoms during late summer to early autumn. The showy matte foliage is striped, medium green and light brown in colour and fine in texture. A specimen plant, Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe' (porcupine grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, 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	Be advised that Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe' (porcupine grass) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.