Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Jima'

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	0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 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 'Yaku Jima' (porcupine grass) bears showy and light pink blossoms during late summer to mid autumn. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte and fine textured foliage that is striped white and medium green in colour. Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Jima' (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	It is worthy to note that Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Jima' tolerates drought and pollution, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. In the fall, Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Jima' enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage.
Cautions	Where conditions are favourable, Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Jima' (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.