Miscanthus sinensis Morning Light - Japanese Silver Grass - Plant in 9 cm Pot

The species Miscanthus sinensis is native to mountainous and lowland areas throughout Japan as well as China and Korea. Miscanthus sinensis Morning light is a superb grass forming tight, dense clumps of narrow erectly held light green leaves finely margined with white. Awarded the RHS Award of garden Merit it is at its finest in summer and autumn, especially when swaying in wind. Reddish or silvery inflorescences on stems 90 -240 cm (3 - 8 ft.) or taller occur in late summer but are unreliable and often don't appear in poor summers. The foliage dies back in autumn fading to straw colour and then greyish beige with considerable attraction in winter. Easy to grow in most fertile, moist, free draining soils. Ideal as statement plant as part of a mixed border to in pots and containers. If planting in pots or containers use a humus rich compost and ensure the pot is well drained. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer.