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Miscanthus sinensis Autumn Light

Autumn Light Maiden Grass (Japanese Silver Grass)

A hardy, robust specimen with a full, arching form. Fine, thin foliage with a silver mid-rib and yellow fall colour.

  • »  Narrow, long, arching green leaves with silver midribs turn gold in the fall
  • »  Bloom Time: Early fall
  • »  Flower Type: Feathery panicles
  • »  Flower Colour: Red-bronze aging to creamy-white
  • »  Flower Height: 225 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 150-175 cm
  • »  Grass Type: Warm Season

1gal Low Inventory
$26.25
  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:150-225 cm
  • Spread:100-150 cm
  • Bloom Color: Red, White
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Heat Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Roadside planting
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Miscanthus sinensis 'Autumn Light'

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions. 

 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Miscanthus sinensis 'Autumn Light'

Plants should be divided, in spring, every few years, to maintain freshness. Foliage can be left standing all winter, however, it should be pruned early in spring to make way for new growth.