Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
silver grass
Miscanthus is a species of perennial, clump-forming grasses that do not have invasive spreading rhizomes, so they're easily...
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Plant description
Miscanthus is a species of perennial, clump-forming grasses that do not have invasive spreading rhizomes, so they're easily contained within gardens of all sizes. Although they are hardy, many of them will not flower in cooler European summers, however this one (a sport of Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus') is a particularly elegant and versatile form. Its slender green blades have narrow cream margins, and they arch gently at their tips to create a fountain-like effect. In warm summers, you will also be rewarded with reddish brown flowers that open in October and endure through the winter.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Miscanthus sinensis Morning Light:
Leave top growth standing through winter. Cut back to ground level late February as new shoots appear within the crown.
Please note:
This grass dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
GOES WELL WITH
Prairie
Indulge a passion for ornamental grasses by creating a prairie- or meadow-style garden. They can be richly planted with native wildflowers or a selection of complementary perennials and self-seeding annuals to create a naturalistic planting effect.
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