Grass, Maiden, Porcupine

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.
Tolerant of a wide range of soils from well-drained sandy soils to the heavy clays present in much of the St.
Louis area.
Prefers moist soils.
Best in full sun.
Less vigorous with decreased flowering and tendency to flop in too much shade.
Tolerant of summer heat and humidity.
Clumps slowly expand in circumference by short rhizomes, but typically retain tight clump shape.
Foliage should be left standing throughout the winter for visual interest and crown protection.
Cut foliage close to the ground in late winter just before new shoots appear.
Propagate by division of the crown.
This grass will reseed to the point of being somewhat invasive in the milder parts of its growing range.
Mulch helps prevent reseeding.