An elegant grass with narrow green leaves margined creamy white and silvery flower plumes. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers September to February. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’
An elegant grass with narrow green leaves margined creamy white and silvery flower plumes.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Miscanthus |
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Species | sinensis |
Varietry | 'Morning Light' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | silver |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | 1.5m |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 1.2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, white |
Flowers From | September, February |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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