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.

 

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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

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