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MORNING LIGHT MAIDEN GRASS
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
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THIS PLANT IS PROHIBITED IN THESE STATES: CT, FL, ID, NY, OR, UT (Details)
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Eco gallon Potted
(SKU: 1440)
505 - Available Now (SR) -
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List Price $43.00 Per Plant In Stock
3 gallon Potted
(SKU: 3358)
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List Price $85.00 Per Plant In Stock
Hardiness Zone: 5-9 · Mature Height: 3-5 Feet · Mature Spread: 2-3 Feet
Buy Morning Light Maiden Grass online. One of the best and most sought after miscanthus varieties. Morning Light is a compact grower and offers a similar fine texture appearance to that of 'Gracillimus'. It's leaves are narrow and it's form is neat and arching. It's blooms are reddish-bronze, appearing as late as October. Noticeable white-edged variegation.
Family: Poaceae · Common Name: Maiden Grass
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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MORNING LIGHT MAIDEN GRASS Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Low Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Growth Habit*
| • | Specimen |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Winter*
| • | Beige/Brown |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Nature Assets*
| • | Deer Resistant |
Plant Type*
| • | Ornamental Grass |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Erosion Control |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Rain Garden |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Understory Planting |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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MORNING LIGHT MAIDEN GRASS Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grasses are easy to grow and adapt to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Interesting Notes About MORNING LIGHT MAIDEN GRASS
'Morning Light' also makes a wonderful container plant.
Jae - Jan 17, 2008
OH (Hardiness Zone: 5)
This is the best grass I've ever grown! I love the way it looks when backlit by the morning or evening rays of the sun. Seems to glow in the moonlight as well. Wonderful grass in any season!