Miscanthus 'Strictus'
"Elephant grass"
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Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
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Description
If you want an ornamental grass with that real wow-factor, then Miscanthus 'Strictus' is it! A lovely zebra grass, it develops into quite an upright clump of lush, spiky green foliage. However, what sets it apart from other grasses is its beautiful, striking yellow cross-banding. Many decided to choose this plant for the foliage alone but, as a bonus, in summer and autumn most years, Miscanthus 'Strictus' will produce beautiful silvery feather-like flowers. In fact, this grass is so highly regarded, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has seen fit to bestow upon it the coveted Award of Garden Merit.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' is highly tolerant of soil-type, and although it performs well in a position in part-shade, it will do even better in a position in full sun. It reaches a height of 180-220cm. A deciduous grass, simply cut back the foliage and stems close to ground level in late winter, and wait for the magnificent display to start all over again!
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
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Flower colour
Silver
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Plant size
1
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Established height
1.5-2.5m
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
3 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green, yellow, two-tone
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Borders
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Gravel gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens
Wildlife gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Damp -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Miscanthus 'Strictus' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Elephant grass" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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