Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

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Morning Light Silver Grass

 
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

The 'Morning Light' is a deciduous grass,growing to 3'-6' tall with delicate feathery plumes and very thin graceful blade-like leaves that have creamy white margins. It should receive sun to part shade, and average to little summer watering. Red flower panicles appear in late summer.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Silver, White, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Water Garden, Wild Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.