Grass Porcupine Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' derives its name from the spiky foliage which has closely spaced, horizontal, cream yellow banding across the dark green foliage. It is a clumping grass with a stiff, upright growing habit. Pinkish flowers appear in October. It is a very showy grass and makes a striking specimen plant. Silvery-white plumes in fall. Zone: 5a Leaf Blade: 5/8 inches wide x 13 inches long Foliage: 5 feet wide x 6 1/2 feet high, Upright - Foliage grows vertically in a uniform columnar form Plume: 7 feet high , Upright - Plumes grow vertically in a uniform columnar form Sun: 1/2 to Full Sun, Full Sun for Maximum Performance Moisture: Prefers moist but can tolerate wide range Season of Bloom: August to November Foliage Color - Summer: Green with Yellow Banding Fall: Green with Yellow Banding Winter: Tan/Light Brown