Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Ornamental Grass
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Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light') - Description
Miscanthus sinensis is a species of flowering plant in the grass family Poaceae, native to eastern Asia throughout most of China, Japan, Taiwan and Korea. It is an herbaceous perennial grass, growing to 0. 8–2 m (3–7 ft) tall, rarely 4 m (13 ft), forming dense clumps from an underground rhizome. The leaves are 18–75 cm (7–30 in) tall and 0. 3–2 cm broad. The flowers are purplish, held above the foliage.
Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light') - Blooming
Topped with dense, airy panicles of tiny flowers in summer and fall. Showy fall colors.
Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light') - Growth
Deciduous or evergreen grasses. Reed like stems with linear or narrowly lance-shaped leaves. Miscanthus grows best in full sun. The flowers work well for cutting and drying.
Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light') - Planting
Sow seeds in spring in containers in a cold frame (for protection). Can also propagate by dividing clumps in early spring, using an ax.
Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light') - Pest
Uncommon.
Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light') - Interesting facts
Miscanthus is native to Africa and Eastern Asia, where it can be found in the moist meadows and marshlands.
Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light') - Soil and irrigation
Does best in average, moist, well-drained soil.
