miscanthus sinensis varieties
If you’re searching for a striking, versatile ornamental grass for your New Zealand garden, exploring miscanthus sinensis varieties is a great place to start. Also known as Maiden Grass, Miscanthus sinensis is a favourite among gardeners for its resilience, elegant form, and year-round visual interest. From slender, arching blades to feathery plumes in late summer, these grasses offer both structure and movement. Discover the diversity within miscanthus sinensis varieties and find out which selections best suit your landscape needs.
Miscanthus 'Morning Light'
Miscanthus 'Morning Light' (Maiden Grass) is a refined ornamental grass valued for its fine narrow foliage edged with silvery white. This elegant variety brings light movement and texture to New Zealand gardens and performs reliably across many regions. Its upright graceful habit makes it ideal for borders mass planting and feature positions. Low maintenance and visually striking this grass adds year round interest to both modern and traditional landscapes.
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Miscanthus sinensis
Miscanthus sinensis is an ornamental grass that grows as a clump of narrow, arching, green leaves. The colouring gives a light silver-green effect to the foliage, hence the common name, Japanese Silver Grass. Tall spikes of plum-like flowers are borne in summer, which are cream with a pink tone as they grow to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. Miscanthus sinensis is commonly included in mixed plantings, planted around a water feature, used as a backdrop for other plants, or included in borders.
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