Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

porcupine grass, maiden grass, eulalia, Japanese silver grass, ornamental grass, variegated miscanthus or variegated silver grass

Family	Gramineae
Plant Type	ornamental grass
Zone	USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread	0.8 - 1.2 m (2.5 - 4 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	low, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The ornamental grass Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' (porcupine grass) bears showy and bright red blossoms during late summer to early fall. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte and fine textured foliage that is striped white and medium green in colour. Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' (porcupine grass) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, foundation, mass planting, specimen, screening and waterfront.
Special Characteristics	This ornamental grass attracts birds to your garden. Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' tolerates drought and pollution, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits. In the fall, Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' offers a beautiful display of autumn colour, and during the winter it continues to provide interest in your garden.
Cautions	Where conditions are favourable, Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' (porcupine grass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.