Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

Japanese Silver Grass

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Very finely bladed, vase shaped Miscanthus that brings the essence of light into the garden. Very narrowly bladed gray-green foliage with white midrib, almond fall color.
Plumes emerge reddish-bronze and change to white.

Height

48-60 Inches

Spread

36-48 Inches

Color

Yellow/Gold/Bronze

Bloom Time

August-September

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Lovely, airy grass prefers moist but well drained soil.

When to Divide

spring, every 3-4 years

Good Companions

New York Aster (Aster novi-belgii), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii), Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis), Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata), Coneflower (Echinacea ), Showy Geranium (Geranium x magnificum), Baby's Breath (Gypsophila paniculata), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Knautia (Knautia macedonica), English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum), Asiatic Lily (Lilium ), Fall Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses

•	Crafts
•	Cut Flowers
•	Dried Flowers

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•	Green & White

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Winter
•	Fall
•	Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Winter
•	Fall
•	Summer

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Moist but well-drained