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Miscanthus 'Morning Light'
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Dense clumps of slender, green blades with creamy white margins and midveins that create a shimmering silvery appearance. A superb grass that adds visual excitement wherever used. Reddish inflorescences that persist through winter provide an interesting accent to bare winterscapes. Wonderful texture for beds and borders.
USDA Zones: 5-9
Plant Specifications
Height
Forms clumps 5 ft. tall; Plumes reach 6 ft. tall.
Spread
3-4 feet
Bloom Color
Red; Foliage: Variegated
Planting and Care Tips
Plant
Easily grown in average, well-drained soils with consistent moisture. Cut foliage clumps back to 3 inches above the ground and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring.
Feed
Late Winter to Early Spring
Water
Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency when established.
Prune
Late winter or early spring, before new growth begins, by cutting the old foliage back to about 4-6 inches from the ground.This prepares the plant for the growing season and provides a clean appearance for the summer.
Exposure
Full sun, Partial sun