Grass Miscanthus Morning Light

Common Name: Ornamental Grass, Miscanthus

An especially refined and elegant ornamental grass. Fine leaf blades are green with clean, very thin, white margins that give the plant a silvery cast when viewed from a distance. This plant is luminous when backlit by the early morning or late afternoon sun. It is prized for its rounded habit that never flops.

This grass requires a very long, hot growing season to be able to produce flowers. When it does, they are spectacular reddish bronze plumes that appear in late fall. As the seeds mature, they become cream colored and fluffy; they make wonderful accents to the tan winter foliage.

Miscanthus is versatile from a design standpoint; it can be used as a specimen, for massing or screening, in large containers, or at the pond's edge. Plant this grass where its wonderful winter interest can be enjoyed.

Height:

4.0-5.0 Feet

Spread:

3.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Red shades

Foliage Color:

Variegated

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality

Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Mid Fall

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Eclectic

Rain Garden

Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant

Container

Cut Foliage

Dried Flower

Easy To Grow

Mass Planting

Salt Tolerant

Specimen

Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America