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Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Choose Morning Light Maiden Grass if you want a soft, upright grass with fine variegated blades and fall plumes; the tradeoff is annual cutback and it is not for Massachusetts delivery orders.
Buy This If
You want fine, light foliage.
You like fall plumes.
You can cut it back yearly.
Skip This If
You are ordering for Massachusetts.
You want a native grass.
You need a rigid screen.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
A-
The fine white-edged foliage gives strong contrast without looking heavy.
Growth Rate
B
It fills in at a steady ornamental grass pace once settled.
Maintenance
B-
Plan on one firm cutback before new spring growth starts.
Deer Resistance
A-
Deer do not browse Miscanthus — the coarse, silica-edged blades are not worth eating. They will bed down in a mature clump from time to time, which flattens it until the spring cutback.
Small Space Fit
C+
The arching habit can crowd narrow paths and small foundation pockets.
Screening Value
C
It adds seasonal privacy and movement, but it is not a dense year-round screen.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Morning Light for NH and ME sunny borders where a lighter, finer texture is wanted; Massachusetts customers should choose a non-Miscanthus grass from this list instead.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
4-5 ft
Mature Width
3-4 ft
Hardiness Zones
5a-9b
Spacing
3 ft
Sun
Full Sun
Moisture
Average to moist
Growth Habit
Upright, arching, clumping
Customers Usually Ask
Does it need pruning?
Yes, cut the old foliage down before new spring growth starts.
Is it good for privacy?
Only partly; it gives seasonal cover, not a solid screen.
Can it ship to Massachusetts?
No, Miscanthus grasses are not available for Massachusetts delivery.
Why buy for fall color
See the actual color before you buy it
Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
Fall planting means roots established before winter
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Jon Kenyon
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
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They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
Northern Spicebush
Joseph Sico
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
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Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!