Morning Light Miscanthus
Grass

Morning Light Miscanthus

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

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Fine white-edged foliage shimmers in morning light, then silver plumes arch above in fall.

Bloom Season
Sep - Oct
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
4-5' tall
USDA Zones 5-9
Bloom Colors
White
Pink
Traits
△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance❄ Winter Interest✂ Cut Flower
Soil
LoamClaySandy
Other Miscanthus Varieties
Zebra Grass
Zebrinus
Horizontal yellow bands cross the blades in a pattern unique among ornamental grasses.
Maiden Grass
Gracillimus
Narrow arching foliage creates elegant vase shapes topped with coppery pink plumes in fall.
Pairs Well With
Coneflower
Perennial
Russian Sage
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Sedum
Perennial
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ColorWhite flowersPink flowers
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