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Miscanthus sinensis Gold Bar
Dwarf Porcupine Grass: Patent PP15193, CPBR3114
They have a dense form and dramatic horizontal gold striping from the base of the blade to the tip. They are upright, slow-growing, and compact with burgundy inflorescence.
- » Forms a tight upright clump of yellow and green horizontally-banded leaves
- » 'Gold Bar' is shorter and more densely banded than Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
- » Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar' is a slow grower and could take up to 4 years to reach its full size
- » Bloom Time: September to October
- » Flower Type: Small, feathery panicles
- » Flower colour: Burgundy turning to beige
- » Flower Height: 150 cm
- » Foliage Height: 90-125 cm
- » Grass Type: Warm Season
1gal
$27.83
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'
Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'
Plants should be divided, in the spring, every few years, to maintain freshness. Foliage can be left standing all winter, however, it should be pruned early to mid-spring to make way for new growth.
