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Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’


Maiden Grass

USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 8.270.320


There are many varieties of Miscanthus now available. This outstanding selection forms a graceful, upright mound of narrow green foliage, each leaf neatly edged in creamy-white. Clumps have a sturdy, compact habit, well suited to the smaller garden. Coppery-pink plumes appear in late fall, although sometimes not at all in cool summer regions. The foliage dries and turns a light tan shade for the winter. Useful as a specimen, in the border, or for mass planting. Cut back to 4 inches in late winter or early spring. Clumps may be divided in spring before new growth appears. Of Japanese origin, introduced to North America in 1976 by the U.S. National Arboretum. Received a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (2001).

Further details for
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Deep Pink
Blooming Time
  Mid Fall
  Late Fall
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
  Variegated
  White
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Specimen
  Waterside
Flower Head Size
  Very Large
Height
   120-180 cm
   47-70 inches
Spread
   80-90 cm
   31-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium












Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’


Maiden Grass

USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 8.270.320


There are many varieties of Miscanthus now available. This outstanding selection forms a graceful, upright mound of narrow green foliage, each leaf neatly edged in creamy-white. Clumps have a sturdy, compact habit, well suited to the smaller garden. Coppery-pink plumes appear in late fall, although sometimes not at all in cool summer regions. The foliage dries and turns a light tan shade for the winter. Useful as a specimen, in the border, or for mass planting. Cut back to 4 inches in late winter or early spring. Clumps may be divided in spring before new growth appears. Of Japanese origin, introduced to North America in 1976 by the U.S. National Arboretum. Received a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (2001).

Further details for
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Deep Pink
Blooming Time
  Mid Fall
  Late Fall
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
  Variegated
  White
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Specimen
  Waterside
Flower Head Size
  Very Large
Height
   120-180 cm
   47-70 inches
Spread
   80-90 cm
   31-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium