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 an 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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Morning Light Maiden Grass is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Morning Light Maiden Grass after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Morning Light Maiden Grass with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
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