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Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
An ornamental perennial grass forming a thick clump of narrow, arching green leaves neatly edged with white giving an almost light silvery-green effect. Tall spikes of toi-toi like flowers in late summer, cream with a pinkish tone. Found naturally in moist soil in meadow or marshland. However can grow in garden soil in dryish conditions. Good at the back of herbaceous borders, as a screening plant or at the water's edge. Hardy to cold. Cut back deciduous foliage by the end of the winter.

Genus
Miscanthus
Species
sinensis
Cultivar
'Morning Light'
Common name
Eulalia
Family name
Gramineae
Place of origin
East Asia
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Prefers moist soil / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Sanctuary / Structure / Texture / Whimsical
Grasses, sedges and flaxes.
Category
Large, height over 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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