Morning Light Maiden Grass

Morning Light is a finely textured, clump-forming maiden grass with narrow green leaves edged in white. Pink-tinged plumes appear in late summer and fall, and the dried foliage and stems provide winter interest. ## Foliage and flowers The Proven Winners plant profile gives mature dimensions of 4–5 feet tall and 3 feet wide; the RHS lists 1–1.5 meters tall and 0.5–1 meter wide. The RHS describes pink-tinged autumn panicles, while Proven Winners categorizes the flowers as red. Its narrow leaves combine green and silver tones with fine white margins. [Proven Winners: Morning Light](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/miscanthus/morning-light-ornamental-grass-miscanthus-sinensis) · [RHS: Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/54584/miscanthus-sinensis-morning-light-v/details) ## Growing conditions Grow in full sun or part sun in moist, well-drained soil. Proven Winners lists USDA zones 5a–9b, average water needs, and use in borders, containers, and mass plantings. [Proven Winners: Morning Light growing information](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/miscanthus/morning-light-ornamental-grass-miscanthus-sinensis) ## Maintenance Leave the dried foliage standing for winter interest, then cut it back in late winter or spring before new shoots emerge. This warm-season grass starts growing in late spring or early summer, so wait for warmer weather before expecting new leaves.