{"product_id":"miscanthus-strictus17cm","title":"Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus 17cm","description":"\u003c!-- ===================== PLANT DESCRIPTION — FX TEMPLATE (Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' — Miscanthus) ===================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  :root{ --brand:#074635; --brand-contrast:#fff; --border:#e7ece9; --card-bg:#fff; --page-bg:#f5f7f6; --muted:#3b584a; --text:#0f2a1d }\n  @media (max-width:720px){\n    .fx-wrap .fx-head, .fx-wrap .dose-card, .fx-wrap .box, .fx-wrap .table, .fx-wrap .band, .fx-wrap details.fx-faq, .fx-wrap .fx-cta{\n      background:#fff !important; border-left:4px solid var(--brand) !important; box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(16,39,27,.05) !important;\n    }\n    .fx-wrap .fx-grid, .fx-wrap .fx-dose, .fx-wrap .fx-steps, .fx-wrap .fx-tables, .fx-wrap .fx-bands, .fx-wrap .fx-pills, .fx-wrap .fx-cta{\n      background:transparent !important; border:0 !important; box-shadow:none !important;\n    }\n  }\n  html,body{margin:0;background:var(--page-bg)}\n  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.emj{display:inline-block;width:1.25em;min-width:1.25em;text-align:center}\n\n  @media (max-width:720px){\n    .table td:first-child,.table th:first-child{white-space:nowrap}\n    .table td:first-child{padding-left:16px}\n    .fx-dose{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}\n    .fx-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n    .fx-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n    .faq-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fx-wrap\"\u003e\u003c!-- 🟢 MODULE 1: Header --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-head\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"fx-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fx-sub\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStripes, height and impressively upright manners 🌾\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fx-sub\"\u003eFamily: \u003cem\u003ePoaceae\u003c\/em\u003e • Pot diameter: 17 cm • Height: 45 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fx-sub\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking ornamental grass with upright, architectural growth and green foliage marked by distinctive horizontal yellow bands. Its overall look is clean, rhythmic and very strong in the garden, especially when planted in repetition or used as a vertical element among perennial plants. In autumn, its plumes add soft, airy height, while the foliage takes on warmer tones before drying decoratively through winter. It is an excellent choice for terraces, borders, naturalistic plantings and modern garden beds where you want movement, height and bold graphic texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fx-pills\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pill pill--fam\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill pill--life\"\u003eDeciduous\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill pill--light\"\u003eFull sun \/ partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill pill--care\"\u003eLow maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill pill--growth\"\u003eUpright clump • up to 1.8–2.4 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- 🟠 MODULE 2: Specs strip --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-dose\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-big\"\u003e☀️ Sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-note\"\u003eBest form and colour in a sunny position.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWatering\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-big\"\u003e💧 Moderate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-note\"\u003eRegular while establishing, more resilient afterwards.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFoliage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-big\"\u003e💛 Horizontal bands\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-note\"\u003eGreen leaves with yellow cross-bands.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMovement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-big\"\u003e🌾 Vertical texture\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-note\"\u003eUpright clump with an airy autumn presence.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- 🟠 MODULE 3: Highlights + Use --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes it special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💛 Green foliage with horizontal yellow bands that are visible from a distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌾 More upright and rigid growth than the similar \u003cem\u003eMiscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍂 Autumn plumes that gradually turn silvery and keep interest into winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏡 Ideal for borders, garden beds, naturalistic plantings and areas that need height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 In garden beds as a vertical background behind lower perennials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏡 In borders or repeated plantings for rhythm and movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 In a large pot for a terrace, entrance or modern outdoor space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌾 In naturalistic combinations with ornamental grasses and flowering perennials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- 🔵 MODULE 4: Placement + Combos --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to place it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in a sunny position for stronger growth, clearer foliage contrast and better flowering. It can also tolerate light partial shade, but in a brighter spot the clump becomes denser and its upright form looks more impressive. In a garden bed, it works beautifully as a middle or back layer of planting, while in a large pot it brings height and movement without requiring complicated care. At the end of winter, cut it back low to allow clean new growth to emerge in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to combine it with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e — a flowering perennial that sits in front of the miscanthus and highlights the linear texture of its foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eRudbeckia fulgida\u003c\/em\u003e — warm yellow flowers that connect beautifully with the horizontal bands of \u003cem\u003e'Strictus'\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerovskia atriplicifolia\u003c\/em\u003e — silvery-green foliage and blue-violet flowering for a more natural, dry-heat composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eStipa tenuissima\u003c\/em\u003e — fine, airy texture in front of the miscanthus, with the same love for sun and well-draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- 🟣 MODULE 5: Variety origin --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq fx-origin\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Variety origin \u003cspan class=\"origin-badge\"\u003eclick to read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomic background:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMiscanthus sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the family \u003cem\u003ePoaceae\u003c\/em\u003e, the grass family. It is a deciduous, herbaceous ornamental grass with a dense clump, narrow leaves and characteristic plumes that appear from late summer into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin, habitat \u0026amp; distribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e The species is native to East Asia, mainly regions such as China, Japan and Korea. Its natural adaptation to open, bright landscapes explains why it performs best in sun, in soil that drains well but does not remain excessively dry during the establishment period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety character:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was selected and distributed as an ornamental cultivar for its highly characteristic foliage: green leaves with transverse yellow bands that create strong rhythm and graphic interest. The name \u003cem\u003e'Strictus'\u003c\/em\u003e refers to its more upright, rigid growth habit compared with other banded forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparison with related cultivars:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is often compared with \u003cem\u003eMiscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'\u003c\/em\u003e, because both have horizontally banded foliage. \u003cem\u003e'Strictus'\u003c\/em\u003e, however, has a more upright and narrow form, with foliage that keeps a more vertical appearance and works better as an architectural element in planting design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental value:\u003c\/strong\u003e This cultivar combines three seasonal strengths: bold banded foliage in spring and summer, plumes with autumn interest and a dry structural presence in winter. This is why it is used in naturalistic plantings, borders, modern garden beds and compositions with perennial plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- 🟠 MODULE 6: Steps --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in sun for the best form, clearer banded foliage and stronger flowering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moisture steady while it establishes. Once well rooted, it becomes more tolerant of short dry periods.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3) Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut dry leaves and stems low at the end of winter, before new spring growth begins.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ⚪ MODULE 7: Table --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-tables\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🔎\u003c\/span\u003e Element\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e Botanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🪴\u003c\/span\u003e Pot\/Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePot diameter 17 cm • Plant height 45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e☀️\u003c\/span\u003e Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to light partial shade, with the best appearance in a sunny position.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e Watering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; regular while establishing, less frequent once the plant is well rooted.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e💛\u003c\/span\u003e Foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen leaves with distinctive horizontal yellow bands.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🌾\u003c\/span\u003e Flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed-copper plumes from late summer to autumn, gradually turning silvery.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e📏\u003c\/span\u003e Mature size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 1.8–2.4 m tall with the plumes, depending on soil, climate and care.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e✂️\u003c\/span\u003e Maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut back low at the end of winter for clean new growth in spring.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- 🧡 MODULE 8: Bands --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-bands\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"band\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave the dry plumes and foliage standing through winter if you like the look. They add volume, movement and a beautiful natural effect in the wind.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-bands\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"band\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🤔 Did you know?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e'Strictus'\u003c\/em\u003e is often confused with \u003cem\u003e'Zebrinus'\u003c\/em\u003e, but the difference is in the posture: the former stands more upright. In other words, it has better garden posture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- 🟡 MODULE 9–10: Foldables --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Why you will love it \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003einfo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💛 It has striking banded foliage with horizontal yellow markings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌾 It brings height, movement and natural texture to garden beds and terraces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏡 It works beautifully as a background behind lower perennial plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍂 It keeps interest into autumn with its airy plumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 🧠 Greenleaf geek corner — scientific facts nobody asked for \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003egeek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧬 \u003cem\u003eMiscanthus sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the family \u003cem\u003ePoaceae\u003c\/em\u003e, the same large family as most ornamental and wild grasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌾 \u003cem\u003e'Strictus'\u003c\/em\u003e has more upright and rigid growth than \u003cem\u003e'Zebrinus'\u003c\/em\u003e, which is why it works more architecturally in planting schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💛 The horizontal yellow bands on the foliage are the key ornamental feature of the cultivar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍂 The plumes begin with warm tones and later turn silvery, extending interest beyond the main flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ Cutting back low at the end of winter mimics the renewal of old growth and leaves space for clean new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e How much sun does it need? \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003elight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs best in full sun, where it keeps a stronger form, clearer banded foliage and better flowering. It also tolerates light partial shade, but it may become less dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e When should it be pruned? \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003epruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the dry leaves and stems low at the end of winter or very early in spring, before new growth starts from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Can it grow in a pot? \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003epot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it can be grown in a large pot, as long as there is enough root space, good drainage and steady watering during the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e What is the difference from 'Zebrinus'? \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003ecomparison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth have horizontally banded foliage, but \u003cem\u003e'Strictus'\u003c\/em\u003e has more upright, rigid growth, while \u003cem\u003e'Zebrinus'\u003c\/em\u003e is usually more arching and relaxed in form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 📄 MODULE 12: Copyright --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #074635; font-style: italic; text-align: center; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e© Original plant description by Greenleaf Garden Center. 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