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Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

Family:
Morning Light Maiden Grass

Family:
Poaceae (or Gramineae)

Description:
Morning Light Maiden Grass is a slower-growing, underutilized Miscanthus, maturing at about four feet tall and noteworthy for its thin foliage with silver midribs, giving a subtle variegated appearance (or perhaps gray-green coloration) to this compact ornamental grass. The foliage hue blends very well with cool-colored perennials.

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