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Morning Light Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Pronunciation: mis-KAN-thus sin-EN-sis
SKU #06166
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Forms clumps 5 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide; plumes reach 6 ft. tall.
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| Description | 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Late summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Design Ideas | Even more white than its variegated sister, this is an improved accent for beds and borders. Plant as a single vertical accent among low-growing, dark-green plants, or line it up as a hedge or informal linear cluster. Try matched potted specimens on corners of a square patio. Perfect near water gardens and fountains as wildlife cover, to disguise mechanical pumps or filters and for the illusion of reeds. Also lovely in cobalt-blue, glazed ceramic pots for patio, porch or terrace. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Aster (Aster); Cranesbill (Geranium); Catmint (Nepeta) |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average, evenly moist, well-drained, loamy soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates moderate dry spells. Cut foliage clumps back to 3 inches above the ground and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring. |
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| Description | 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Late summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Even more white than its variegated sister, this is an improved accent for beds and borders. Plant as a single vertical accent among low-growing, dark-green plants, or line it up as a hedge or informal linear cluster. Try matched potted specimens on corners of a square patio. Perfect near water gardens and fountains as wildlife cover, to disguise mechanical pumps or filters and for the illusion of reeds. Also lovely in cobalt-blue, glazed ceramic pots for patio, porch or terrace. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Aster (Aster); Cranesbill (Geranium); Catmint (Nepeta) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average, evenly moist, well-drained, loamy soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates moderate dry spells. Cut foliage clumps back to 3 inches above the ground and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Morning Light Maiden Grass produce flowers?
Late summer
Is Morning Light Maiden Grass evergreen or deciduous?
Morning Light Maiden Grass is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Morning Light Maiden Grass?
Morning Light Maiden Grass is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds.
Is Morning Light Maiden Grass resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
How fast does Morning Light Maiden Grass grow?
Morning Light Maiden Grass has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Morning Light Maiden Grass?
Morning Light Maiden Grass grows in an Clumping habit.
Where can I use Morning Light Maiden Grass in my landscape?
Morning Light Maiden Grass is suitable for: Border, Container.
How can I use Morning Light Maiden Grass in my garden design?
Even more white than its variegated sister, this is an improved accent for beds and borders. Plant as a single vertical accent among low-growing, dark-green plants, or line it up as a hedge or informal linear cluster. Try matched potted specimens on corners of a square patio. Perfect near water gardens and fountains as wildlife cover, to disguise mechanical pumps or filters and for the illusion of reeds. Also lovely in cobalt-blue, glazed ceramic pots for patio, porch or terrace.
What color are Morning Light Maiden Grass flowers?
Morning Light Maiden Grass produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Morning Light Maiden Grass?
Morning Light Maiden Grass has Variegated foliage.
What plants grow well with Morning Light Maiden Grass?
Good companion plants for Morning Light Maiden Grass include: Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Aster (Aster); Cranesbill (Geranium); Catmint (Nepeta).
How do I care for Morning Light Maiden Grass?
Easily grown in average, evenly moist, well-drained, loamy soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates moderate dry spells. Cut foliage clumps back to 3 inches above the ground and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring.
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