Miscanthus Morning Light

Create a refined silvery effect with narrow white-edged foliage and airy copper-red plumes. Morning Light Maiden Grass forms a graceful clump of fine arching leaves. Late-summer flower plumes mature to silvery white and remain through winter.

Growing Guide

  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
  • Mature Height: 4'–6'
  • Mature Width: 2.5'–4'
  • Spacing: 3'
  • Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
  • Water Needs: Moderate
  • Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
  • Common Name: Morning Light Maiden Grass
  • Plant Type: Deciduous Ornamental Grass
  • Bloom Color: Red or White
  • Season of Interest: Multi-Seasonal, Year-Round
  • Foliage: Deciduous
  • Growth Habit: Upright, Fine-Textured, and Clumping
  • Pollinator Friendly: When flowering

Key Features

  • Narrow white-edged foliage
  • Silvery landscape appearance
  • Copper-red plumes mature to white
  • Graceful arching habit
  • Winter interest

Landscape Uses

  • Borders
  • Mass plantings
  • Specimen plantings
  • Pond edges
  • Containers

Planting & Care Tips

  • Plant in full sun to part sun.
  • Provide well-drained soil.
  • Water regularly during establishment.
  • Cut old foliage to the ground in late winter.

Companion Plants

  • Miscanthus Maiden Grass
  • Hydrangea White Wedding®
  • Juniper Grey Owl
  • Carex Evergold
  • Liriope Big Blue

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

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Plant Size at Shipment: (26" x 14")
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Morning Light Maiden Grass with white edged foliage and copper red plumes
Morning Light Maiden Grass with white edged foliage and copper red plumes
Morning Light Maiden Grass with white edged foliage and copper red plumes
Morning Light Maiden Grass with white edged foliage and copper red plumes
Morning Light Maiden Grass with white edged foliage and copper red plumes
Morning Light Maiden Grass with white edged foliage and copper red plumes
Morning Light Maiden Grass with white edged foliage and copper red plumes
Morning Light Maiden Grass with white edged foliage and copper red plumes
Morning Light Maiden Grass with white edged foliage and copper red plumes
Morning Light Maiden Grass with white edged foliage and copper red plumes

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