Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
Type: Ornamental grass
Family: Poaceae
Zone: Hardy to USDA Zone 5 (-29°C )
Height: 2.4m (96'')
Spread: 90cm (36'')
Bloom Time: September-October
Bloom Description: Wine purple fading to tan
Light: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Flower: Showy
Leaf: Colorful
Other: Winter Interest
Tolerate: Drought, Erosion, Dry Soil, Black Walnut, Air Pollution
Hardiness Zone
Garden Uses
Versatile ornamental grass. Accent, specimen or small grouping. Borders, meadows, wild gardens, cottage gardens, naturalized areas or pond/water garden peripheries. Dried flowers are long lasting.