Porcupine grass
Botanical name: triodia scariosa
Average Size at Maturity: 6 – 8 ft in height and a 3 – 4 ft spread
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Bloom Time: late summer/fall
Flower Color: pink
Foliage Color: green/yellow
Growth Rate: reaches maturity in about 2 growing seasons
Pruning needs: trim back to 5 inches above the ground in the late fall
Landscape Use: great perennial border
Light Needs: 6 hours of sun a day
Special Feature: variegated leaves
Water Needs: water when the top 2 inches of soil has dried
Fertilizing needs: fertilize with miracle grow once a month during growing season
