Morning Light Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
Plant Family: Poaceae
Plant Description: Arguably one of the best grasses of the Miscanthus genus. Similar in many respects to 'Gracillimus' including the rounded form and narrow leaves. Creamy yellow leaf margins providing an overall silvery appearance. Small red flowers appear in late-summer to fall turning tan in winter. Cut down to 4-6" above the soil in late-winter or early spring before new growth occurs.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Ornamental Grass - Medium
Plant Care: Ornamental Grass - Medium (showy non-turf grasses that go dormant in winter, 3-6' tall): Use hand pruners or hedger to cut and remove 2/3 of the total grass height. Trim edges. For warm season grasses (more common), this is best done in late winter to early spring. For cool season grasses apply the same maintenance practices in the late fall, once the plant is dormant.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 4-6' tall x 4' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Red, Tan
Bloom Seasons: Late Summer
Bloom Period: Aug - Sep
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- South Property Line
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Design Path
- Design Ideas-West
- Winter Interest
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
