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Maiden Grass, Miscanthus Sinensis ‘Morning Light’

Big Bluestem

Full Sun to Part Shade, Warm-season

This grass has white variegated leaf margins. It still maintains the height and shape of a classic Miscanthus and can stand up in light shade.

It was one of the last grasses in the trial to bloom in the fall.


Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

84”

5
YearHeight/Width
Year 132”/24”
Year 252”/24”
DatePictures
September 2007Big Bluestem
November 2007Big Bluestem
October 2008Big Bluestem
November 2009Big Bluestem