This beautiful grass has an “inner light” that emanates from the white midribs of its fine-textured leaf blades and the threads of white around their edges. A graceful shape usually between 5 and 6 feet tall, ‘Morning Light’, turns golden in November and fades to beige in winter.

Noteworthy CharacteristicsNeeds no staking; beautiful foliage. Flowers may be used for cutting or drying. Good autumn color. Winter interest.

CareVery tolerant, but does best in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Should not have excessive moisture in winter. Cut to the ground by early spring.

PropagationDivide in spring when young. Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in early spring.

ProblemsInfrequent.

• Genus : Miscanthus
• Plant Width : 3 to 6 feet
• Zones : 6, 7, 8, 9
• Plant Height : 6 to 10 feet
• Light : Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Plant Type : Grasses
• Bloom Time : Late Summer, Summer
• Moisture : Medium Moisture
• Growth Rate : Moderate
• Maintenance : Moderate
• Characteristics : Showy Foliage
• Plant Seasonal Interest : Summer Interest
• Flower Color : White