Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’
$32.99
Miscanthus sinensis Morning Light forms a compact fountain of white-edged foliage for sunny borders, containers, and small groups.
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Description
Miscanthus sinensis Morning Light forms a compact, upright fountain of narrow green leaves with fine white margins. Reddish-copper panicles rise in late summer and fall, mature to silvery white, and persist into winter.
Plant it in full sun in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and protect it from excessive winter wet. It suits borders, containers, screens, and small groups.
Additional information
| Height | 100 cm – 150 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 50 cm – 100 cm |
| Flowering months | August, September, October |
| Synonyms | Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light', Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus Variegatus |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Propagation | Divide clumps in spring; established clumps can be difficult to split. |
| Pests | Mealybugs may stunt growth. |
| Diseases | Miscanthus blight and leaf rust may affect the foliage. |
| Pruning | Cut dead foliage and old flowered stems to the ground in spring. |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | yes |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil moist but well drained, and avoid excessive winter wet. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun on any aspect. |
| Color flower autumn | Red, White, Brown, Pink, Silver, Cream |
| Color flower summer | Red, Pink |
| Color flower winter | White, Silver, Cream |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Tufted |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Round, Mound-forming, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Prairie style planting |
| Type | Grass |
| Use for | Screen, Low maintenance, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Protect from excessive winter wet. Leave foliage standing through winter, then cut it back before new growth begins. |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Chinese Silver Grass Morning Light, Eulalia Morning Light, Japanese Silver Grass Morning Light, Maiden Grass Morning Light, Morning Light Eulalia Grass, Morning Light Miscanthus |
| Blomidon Item No | C486, MO23020761, Z1MISSIML0001G, Z1MISSIML0002G |
| Usps | Narrow white-edged leaves give the clump a silvery look., Dense rounded clumps suit borders, containers, and small groups. |