Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
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Common Name: Morning Light Maiden Grass  
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Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Silver, White, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Linda Engstrom
  • Description

  • Notes

Morning Light maiden grass is a graceful clumping grass with an upright, arching habit. Its narrow green leaves are banded at the margins in white, giving it a silvery appearance. The clump grows 4 to 5 feet, and the flowers, usually appearing in the fall, stand at 5 to 6 feet. Flowers emerge reddish-bronze and fade to buff. Due to its white margins, Morning Light does better in part sun conditions, with some mid to late day shade. Lovely as an accent or massed with other grasses and shrubs.