Morning Light Miscanthus Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- miss-KANTH-us sih-NEN-sis MOR-ning LYTE
- Description
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This plant was introduced in 1976 by the U.S.National Arboretum from a Japanese plant specialist, Masato Yokoi. 'Morning Light' is a somewhat smaller, more fine-textured version of the popular M. s. 'Gracillimus'. Narrow, green leaves with three white stripes, produces a shimmering silver effect. This plant is tolerant of heat and adapts to well-drained moist soils. Not prone to lodging either in the sun or light shade environment. The 'Morning Light' rhizomes grow slowly, maintaining a clump shape, however; in mild weather, this plant may re-seed itself becoming invasive. Mulching is the best prevention for reseeding problems.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Miscanthus
- Species:
- sinensis
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Wildlife Value:
- Deer resistant. Birds like the seeds
- Dimensions:
- Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 6 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Rounded
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6b, 6a, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9b, 9a
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Caryopsis
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Cream/Tan
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Spike
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Good Dried
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Description:
- Reddish bronze inflorescence in fall; maturing to cream
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Cream/Tan
- Gold/Yellow
- Green
- White
- Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
- Cream/Tan
- Leaf Shape:
- Linear
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Very narrow green leaves with white variegation on the margins. Foliage has an overall silvery appearance.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Coastal
- Meadow
- Naturalized Area
- Pond
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Water Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Foundation Planting
- Screen/Privacy
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Black Walnut
- Deer
- Drought
- Dry Soil
- Erosion
- Pollution
