Plant InformationMiscanthus Morning Light, commonly known as Silver grass is a touted, compact deciduous perennial or grass plant which has long, narrow leaves with a fine white edging creating a light tuft of foliage. In the months of October through to November the Miscanthus Morning Light will bloom erect panicles of pink tinged, feathery flower heads. A good all round plant that isn’t invasive making it easy to grow and maintain in any garden size. Often planted in flower beds and borders to create some movement and light foliage and can be grown in containers, ideal for a patio, balcony or non grassed garden. Cut flowers are popular.
Miscanthus Morning Light care
Plant the Miscanthus Morning Light in a sunny area of the garden with moist, well drained, moderately fertile soils where it will thrive. It is important to protect the Miscanthus from winter wet as it dislikes this. Generally disease and pest free and some pruning does make this grass plant perfect for beginner and expert gardeners equally. Simply cut the plant back to ground level in the month of February as the new shoots begin to appear which will encourage a bushy healthy growth in the upcoming seasons.
