Eulalia grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’) mis-KAN-thus sih-NEN-sis Genus:  Miscanthus This beautiful grass has an "inner light" that emanates from the white midribs of its fine-textured leaf blades and the threads of white around their edges. A graceful shape usually between 5 and 6 feet tall, ‘Morning Light’, turns golden in November and fades to beige in winter. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Needs no staking; beautiful foliage. Flowers may be used for cutting or drying. Good autumn color. Winter interest. Care:  Very tolerant, but does best in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Should not have excessive moisture in winter. Cut to the ground by early spring. Propagation:  Divide in spring when young. Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in early spring. Problems:  Infrequent.

Overview

Height 6 ft. to 10 ft. Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Late Summer, Summer Flower Color White Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Screening, Specimen Plant/Focal Point, Waterside Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Grasses