Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’ has very narrow green leaves with white marginal variegation giving a silvery appearance.
Description:
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’ is noted for its very narrow green leaves with white variegation on the margins giving an overall silvery appearance. It typically forms an upright, rounded clump of foliage 4-6 feet tall. Tiny reddish-copper flowers appear in long tassel-like inflorescences above the foliage in mid to late September, gradually turning to silver. Blooms later than most cultivars. A smaller and more fine-textured version of the popular 'Gracillimus'.
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Family: Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-8
Light: Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Orange
Class: Deciduous
Type: Grass
Bloom Time: Fall
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist meadows on slopes in lowland and mountains.
Award: AGM, GPP
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
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