Porcupine Grass – Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'

Add bold vertical texture and striking golden stripes to your landscape with Porcupine Grass! This impressive ornamental grass features upright green foliage marked with horizontal golden-yellow bands, creating an eye-catching appearance similar to Zebra Grass.

Unlike Zebra Grass, Porcupine Grass tends to maintain a more upright, columnar shape rather than arching and flopping. It is an excellent choice for narrow garden spaces, landscape accents, and decorative planters.

Fully rooted live plants are available in two options:

• Large starter plugs

• Potted plants in 5½-inch-deep pots

Plant Features

• Common name: Porcupine Grass

• Botanical name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'

• Plant type: Deciduous ornamental grass

• Mature height: Approximately 5–8 feet

• Mature width: Approximately 3 feet

• Foliage: Upright green leaves with horizontal golden-yellow bands

• Flowers: Red-bronze blooms in mid to late summer

• USDA hardiness zones: 4–9

• Growth habit: Tall, clumping, and columnar

Porcupine Grass vs. Zebra Grass

Porcupine Grass and Zebra Grass have similar golden horizontal markings, but their growth habits differ.

Porcupine Grass generally stays upright and vertical, making it especially useful for narrow planting areas and spaces where a more structured appearance is desired. Zebra Grass typically has a more arching growth habit.

Landscape Uses

Porcupine Grass makes a dramatic landscape accent and works beautifully in:

• Narrow garden spaces

• Ornamental grass borders

• Decorative planters

• Landscape focal points

• Mixed perennial gardens

• Tall garden screens and vertical accents

Its golden-banded foliage provides visual interest throughout the growing season, while its red-bronze summer flowers add another layer of color.

Planting and Seasonal Shipping Information

These are fully rooted live clumps.

We try to ship within one business day after an order is placed. Please do not order until you are ready to plant.

• During summer, plants may be trimmed to fit inside the shipping box.

• During winter, plants ship dormant and pruned back to approximately 3–4 inches.

• Seasonal trimming and dormancy are normal for ornamental grasses.

Shipping Information

Shipping is included in the listed price.

We can ship Porcupine Grass to most U.S. locations, except:

• Hawaii

• Utah

• New Mexico

Please make sure your location is eligible before placing your order.

About Scenic Hill Farm

Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery. We appreciate your interest in our plants and invite you to explore our Etsy shop for more garden and landscape plants.

Bring the distinctive upright form and golden-striped foliage of Porcupine Grass to your garden!