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Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

How to grow Maiden Grass 'Morning Light'.

Silver from across the yard.

Light
Full sun, part sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
5–9
Size
4–6 ft tall, 2–4 ft wide
Spacing
3–4 ft apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Vase-shaped clump of very fine green and white variegated grass blades with pale plumes

Light

Full sun. It takes light shade but leans.

Water

Water weekly the first summer. After that it handles heat and dry spells.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or early fall with the crown level with the soil.

Feeding

None needed.

Pruning

Leave it up for winter. Cut down to 4–6 in. in late winter.

Through the year

Slow to start in spring. Silver all summer. Plumes in September and October, tan in winter.

If something's off

Miscanthus can self-sow in long-season areas and is listed as invasive in some eastern states; 'Morning Light' blooms late and sets little seed in most places. Divide old clumps that die out in the middle.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: A refined, upright maiden grass that holds its shape better than most.

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