potted grass plant Porcupine Grass - Similar to Zebra Grass

potted grass plant Porcupine Grass - Similar to Zebra GrassPorcupine Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus') Porcupine Grass is a tall columnar ornamental grass that grows in clumps and can reach 5 to 8 feet in height and 3 foot in width with horizontal golden yellow bands. Blooms in mid to late summer with red bronze flowers. Great for narrow areas or in a planter. Grows in USDA zones 4 9. Similar in color to zebra grass, porcupine grass tends to stay vertical while zebra grass arches and is more floppy.

Porcupine Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus')

Porcupine Grass is a tall columnar ornamental grass that grows in clumps and can reach 5 to 8 feet in height and 3 foot in width with horizontal golden yellow bands. Blooms in mid to late summer with red bronze flowers. Great for narrow areas or in a planter. Grows in USDA zones 4-9. Similar in color to zebra grass, porcupine grass tends to stay vertical while zebra grass arches and is more floppy.

Available as...

Starter plants- Available now

Height from 3 inches in Winter when Dormant and 10-12 inches in Summer.

Large 5 1/2 inch Potted Plant - Available now

May be trimmed to fit in a 24 or 36 inch shipping box in summer. Ships dormant pruned to 3-4 inch in winter. Height will vary from 3 inches in winter when dormant to 24/36 inches in Summer depending on time of year.

Large Gallon Potted Plants - Available Spring 2026

May be trimmed to fit in a 24 or 36 inch shipping box in summer. Ships dormant pruned to 3-4 inch in winter. Height will vary from 3 inches in winter when dormant to 24/36 inches in Summer depending on time of year. Opening  up ordering November 2025 for Spring 2026 delivery.

Cannot ship to HI, UT or NM

Ships UPS

Free Shipping to most locations. We cannot ship larger boxes or to AK, HI, APO, US Territories, or areas considered remote without a freight surcharge.

If your temperature is warmer than 89 degrees or colder than 20 degrees, we will hold order until temperature improves. Please put your desired ship date in Special Instructions to Seller at checkout.

All plants are inspected for quality prior to shipment. Plants are rarely damaged in shipping, but if they are, please let us know right away so we can help. If there is any plant damage, take a photo of the package and plants. This will help us solve the problem. Please message us prior to placing your order if you have any questions.

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