Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

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This miscanthus really brightens up an area.Very fine foliage with a fine white edge. See also 'Gracillimus' the all green form.

Tolerance Guide

Drought/Dry
Boggy/Wet
Shade
Aquatic
Sandy
Salty
Annual
Zone

Uses

Specimen
Edger
Groundcover
Background
Rock Garden
Pond Edge
Mass Planting
Fence Border
Container

Exceptional

Early Plumes
Great Plumes
Summer Color
Fall Color

Miscellaneous Features

Native to N. America
Invasive
Variegated
Dried Arrangements
Toxic
Self Sowing
Sterile

Foliage Colors

Green
Red/Burgundy
Pink
Blue/Steel
White/Cream
Yellow/Gold
Black
Brown

Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

Family: Poaceae (Grass)

Common Name: Maiden Grass Morning Light

Latin: Miscanthus (mis-KAN-thus) sinensis (sin-EN-sis)

Description: Morning light is prized for its very fine, 3/16" wide, arching foliage with distinct green and white stripes giving it a silvery appearance. Red-bronze plume appear in October and dry to a fluffy cream white.

Zone: 5a

Origin: China & Japan

Leaf Blade (wxl): 3/16 x 36

Foliage (wxh): 48 x 66, Upright Arching - Ascends vertically, fountain-like at top

Plume (hxlxw): 60 x x , Upright - Plumes grow vertically in a uniform columnar form

Sun: 1/2 to Full Sun, Full Sun for Maximum Performance

Moisture: Prefers moist but can tolerate wide range

Foliage Color - Summer: Cream and Green Striping Fall: Yellow Winter: Tan/Light Brown

Space: 3-5'

Texture:

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