Morning Light Chinese Silver Grass - Description
Miscanthus Sinensis 'Morning Light'
Common Name: Chinese Silver Grass
Other Names: Eulalia Grass, Maiden Grass
Indoors or Outdoor: Outdoor Size: 60-90 cm (height) x 60-90 cm (spread)
Morning Light Chinese Silver Grass - Delivery
Delivery Info: This beautiful Morning Light Chinese Silver Grass will be carefully packaged and shipped directly to your doorstep, ensuring it arrives in pristine condition.
Morning Light Chinese Silver Grass - Characteristics
Mature Size: 60-90 cm (height) x 60-90 cm (spread)
Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous
Preferred Position: Morning Light thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Shape: Upright, clumping habit with arching, fine-textured foliage.
Hardy: Morning Light is generally hardy and can withstand colder temperatures. Diseases: This hardy grass is relatively disease-resistant.
Morning Light Chinese Silver Grass - Uses
Uses in Garden: Morning Light Chinese Silver Grass is perfect for adding elegance and texture to your garden borders, providing year-round interest with its graceful plumes and variegated leaves.
Morning Light Chinese Silver Grass - Characteristics
Preferred Planting Aspect: Morning Light prefers a sunny spot but can tolerate some shade.
Frost Hardy: Yes, it's frost-hardy.
Growth Rate: This grass is moderately fast-growing.
Pruning Advice: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove old foliage and encourage new growth.
Morning Light Chinese Silver Grass - Planting Instructions
Sowing Time: Spring or early summer is the best time to plant Morning Light Chinese Silver Grass.
Trench Preparation: Dig a trench that is twice as wide and as deep as the root ball of the plant.
Positioning of Plants: Place the Morning Light grass in the trench, ensuring that the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
Plant Spacing: Space multiple plants 60-90 cm apart to allow for their mature spread.
Pruning: Trim back the old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.
Facts About Morning Light Chinese Silver Grass
- Morning Light Chinese Silver Grass, scientifically known as Miscanthus Sinensis 'Morning Light,' is a stunning ornamental grass prized for its delicate variegated foliage and feathery plumes.
- Its fine-textured green leaves are elegantly edged with creamy white margins, which catch the sunlight and create a shimmering effect.
- In late summer to early autumn, it produces beautiful feathery flower plumes that add a touch of grace to any landscape.
- This grass is relatively low-maintenance and can adapt to various soil types, making it an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels.
- Morning Light Chinese Silver Grass is also known for its graceful, arching form, which adds a sense of movement to your garden design.