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Maiden Grass 'Strictus' (Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus')

Maiden Grass 'Strictus'

Maiden Grass 'Strictus' (Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'), also known as Porcupine Grass, is a stiffly upright cultivar with horizontal golden bands similar to 'Zebrinus' but with a more rigid, vertical habit. It produces coppery plumes in fall.

Taxonomic Details

Family:	Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Miscanthus (miss-KANTH-us)
Species:	sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
Cultivar:	Strictus

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