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Morning Light Maiden Grass

Morning Light Maiden Grass

Brighten up any landscape spot with this unique and versatile maiden grass. A three-season choice for large pots, waterside areas or mass plantings, Morning Light displays its breathtaking beauty as easily as the sun rises each day. It boasts an elegant, rounded plant form that never flops, even after heavy spring rains. It features very fine mid green foliage with thin, white margins that give the leaves a silvery appearance in the sun. In fact, it nearly sparkles! Choose Morning Light as an accent planting to give textural interest to borders or entryways—with little to no maintenance required. Plant in groups for a focal point display. Makes a fine year-round addition.
  • Hardiness Zones 5-9
  • Mature Height 4 - 5 feet
  • Bloom Time September - October (Fall)
  • Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
  • Ship AsDORMANT 3" POT
  • Deer Resistant
  • Cut Flower
  • Container Friendly

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Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

Availability: Out Of Season
SKU: #61985
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Product Details

  • Restricted States US:

    AE AK GU HI PR VI

  • Botanical Name:

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

  • Size:

    DORMANT 3" POT

  • Suggested Uses:

    Borders, Container Gardening, Dried Flowers, Perennializing, Deer Resistant

  • Flower Color:

    Red

  • Flower Form:

    Plumes

  • Foliage Type:

    Very fine variegated green and silver striped foliage. Graceful, arching habit.

  • Mature Spread:

    36 inches

  • Spacing:

    36 inches

Growing Tips

  • Planting Instructions:

    Plant the top of rootball at soil level and 36" apart.

  • Soil Moisture:

    Average. Plants like fertile soil

  • Will Tolerate:

    Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil

  • Pruning Instructions:

    Cut to base in late winter or early spring.

  • Winter Care:

    Mulch +/- 2"

  • Planting Depth:

    Top of rootbal at soil level.

  • Watering Requirements:

    Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater

  • Fertilization Requirements:

    Once per year

  • Special Care:

    Not needed

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

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    Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date
    3A-5A 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    5B 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
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    6B 3/10/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    7A 2/24/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    7B-8A 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25
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Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.

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How long will it take for maidenform grass to reach its mature height? Should I plant the 3" plants next to each other or at the 24l distance?
Asked by Tere
Verified Reply - ViciIt generally takes about 3 years for a plant to reach its mature height. The mature spread of this plant is 36 inches and you should plant them 36 inches apart so that they have room to grow to their full potential.Was this answer helpful to you
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3 per bag: what is in the bag? Are you referring to 3 bulbs or 3 pots? For pots: what is the size of each pot
Asked by Rita
Verified Reply - ViciThese are shipped as dormant plants in 3 inch pots. So you should receive 3 potted plants.Was this answer helpful to you
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Does maiden grass ship as seeds or a rooted plant
Asked by Mary
Verified Reply - KimberlyMaiden Grass is shipped in a 3" Dormant Pot. Was this answer helpful to you
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How much is this plant expected to grow within the first year?
Asked by mike
Verified Reply - ViciThis plant is shipped in a 3 inch pot. The plant will be dormant. There will be some top growth this year bu the plant is working hard to grow a new root system. The second year you will see more top growth and the third year your plant will just take off!Was this answer helpful to you
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Do you have Gracillimus Maiden Grass? I was wanting 60 more, already have 50. Thank you for your time and kind attention.
Asked by Brenda
Verified Reply - KimberlyI am sorry, we do not carry Gracillimus Maiden Grass.Was this answer helpful to you
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Will this plant thrive in a mostly shady but with some morning light, and in a high water table area?
Asked by Vicki
Verified Reply - KimberlyYes, the Morning Light Maiden Grass will grow in full sun, partial shade or full shade. It does not like standing water and the roots may rot. Was this answer helpful to you
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