Japanese Silver Grass

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' Poaceae

Other names

Variegated Maiden Grass

Growth habit

Grass/Sedge

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Houston and Grossman Ponds

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