4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

314 · 454 · 6868

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

Variegated Maiden Grass

Red-bronze plumes reaching to 6' turn tan in winter. Narrow fine textured leaves edged with silver.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Prefers moist, rich soil in full sun. japanese silver grass makes an effective tall background, hedge or screen. Its large-flowering accent provides exceptional fall color. Well suited to water gardens at or near the water's edge.

Interesting Information
From Greek mischos, stalk, and anthos, flower referring to the stalked spikelets. This cultivar is very drought tolerant.

Plant Type Ornamental Grass		Bloom Color Copper		Foliage Color Feathery Green-Silver
Height 1-2 Feet		Spread 1-2 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Phlox paniculata (Border Phlox 'David')	Macleaya cordata (Plume Poppy )
Panicum virgatum (Red Switch Grass 'Shenandoah')

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • Copper	Exposure • Sun	Soil Moisture Preference • Medium	Season of Interest (Foliage) • Fall
Wildlife/Disease Resistance • Deer Resistant • Rabbit Resistant	Season of Interest (Flowering) • August • September	Attributes • Cut Flower • Fall Color • Winter Interest