A graceful clumping ornamental grass with very fine green leaves edged white that read silver from a distance, topped by coppery-pink plumes in autumn. A refined upright feature for borders.
At a glance
- Plant type: Ornamental grass
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 1 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Morning Light Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' is a moderate-growing ornamental grass in the Poaceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with deciduous, variegated and silver-grey foliage. Pink flowers appear in autumn.
Where to grow Morning Light Maiden Grass
Morning Light Maiden Grass suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Morning Light Maiden Grass does best in clay and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Morning Light Maiden Grass does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Morning Light Maiden Grass after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Morning Light Maiden Grass in the garden
Morning Light Maiden Grass earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and cut flowers for the vase.
Companion planting & design
Morning Light Maiden Grass sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Morning Light Maiden Grass
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