Japanese Silver Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Poaceae
Other names
Variegated Maiden Grass
Growth habit
Grass/Sedge
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Source of plant
Weinstock-Bluemel, Edgewood Nursery
Description
Similar in habit to M. sinensis 'Gracillimus' but shorter and more delicate; leaves very narrow and edged creamy white; flowers open copper-red in autumn and age to silver-white.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
foliage characteristics, notable texture