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Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'–Ornamental Grass–Adds Elegance to Gardens 2 Gallon (Pack of 2)

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'–Ornamental Grass–Adds Elegance to Gardens 2 Gallon (Pack of 2)

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Grass, Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

Grass, Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

Description

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' is a graceful, clump-forming ornamental grass known for its fine-textured, narrow leaves with a distinctive white margin. The foliage creates a shimmering effect, especially when backlit by the sun, adding elegance to any garden setting.

Suggested Uses

This versatile grass is perfect for borders, mass plantings, or as a specimen plant. It works well in mixed perennial beds, providing height and texture contrast. It's also suitable for containers and can be used to create privacy screens or windbreaks.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Grass, Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Morning Light' Maiden Grass, Japanese Silver Grass
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Reaches 4-5 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially birds
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes, for dried arrangements
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Sedum

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or early fall for best establishment
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Average moisture; drought tolerant once established
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Well-drained soil, adaptable to various soil types
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Cut back to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth begins
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor
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