The ornamental grass Miscanthus sinensis (porcupine grass) bears showy and dark pink blossoms during late summer to early autumn. The showy matte foliage is striped, white and medium green in colour and fine in texture. A specimen plant, Miscanthus sinensis (porcupine grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics
Miscanthus sinensis is tolerant of drought and pollution.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Miscanthus sinensis (porcupine grass) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Miscanthus sinensis (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.
