- Porcupine Grass
Botanical name: triodia scariosa
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 6 – 8 ft in height and a 3 – 4 ft spread
Bloom time: late summer/fall
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Flower color: pink
Foliage color: green/yellow
Growth rate: reaches maturity in about 2 growing seasons
Pruning instructions: trim back to 5 inches above the ground in the late fall
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great perennial border
Light needs: 6 hours of sun a day
Special features: variegated leaves
Watering instructions: water when the top 2 inches of soil has dried
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with miracle grow once a month during growing season
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: hydrangeas, junipers, japanese maple
Toxicity level: very mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
