'Strictus' Maiden Grass

Bring a touch of exoticism and modernity to your garden with Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus', an ornamental grass with an upright habit and graphic foliage. Its green leaves striped with yellow create a striking contrast, while its silvery plumes add a touch of lightness in the fall.

Characteristics

• Form: Upright and compact, forming a dense, columnar clump.
• Flowers: Feathery pinkish flower spikes emerge in early fall, turning silvery when mature.
• Foliage: Dark green striped horizontally with bright yellow.
• Mature Size: 1.50 to 2 m in height and 1 to 1.50 m in width.
• Hardiness: Zone 5 (withstands temperatures down to -29°C).
• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Tolerant, prefers rich and moist soils.

Where to plant and use

Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' is ideal for:

• Beds and borders: Plant it alone to create a spectacular focal point, or in groups to form a textured backdrop. Combine it with other ornamental grasses such as Pennisetum or Calamagrostis, or with hardy perennials such as coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, or asters.
• Contemporary gardens: Its upright habit and graphic foliage make it a perfect choice for modern and minimalist gardens.
• Screens and hedges: Its height and density allow for the creation of natural and attractive screens.
• Water gardens: It tolerates moist soils and can be planted near ponds or streams.

Growing tips

• Planting: In spring, after the last frost. Space plants 1 to 1.50 m apart.
• Watering: Regular in the first year after planting, then drought tolerant once established.
• Pruning: Cut back foliage to 15 cm from the ground in late winter or early spring.
• Winter protection: Not necessary.