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Poaceae
Miscanthus sinensis 'Autumn Light'
Autumn Light Japanese Silvergrass, Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass
What a big bold eye-catcher! The tall eulalia ‘Autumn Light’ is a dense clump-forming grass that originates from eastern Asia. Its long slender arching blades are green with narrow white edges that catch the sunlight and make this plant shine. In late summer to fall it produces tall upright stems topped with feathery, bronze plumes that soften and curl as they dry. These remain attractive throughout winter as does the deciduous foliage that turns a warm wheat color when it dries in autumn.
Eulalia prefers full sun and tolerates a wide range of moderately drained soils. Plants form substantial clumps that should be cut to the ground in the spring and divided every three years. Enjoy this grass as a screen and in large borders planted in masses or as an accent plant. Its plumes are also useful in fall flower arrangements.
Miscanthus sinensis has a tendency to self-sow and can be invasive. To learn more visit: http://www.invasive.org/browse/subject.cfm?sub=3052
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2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Grass
Full Sun
7'-8' / 2.1m - 2.4m
4'-5' / 1.2m - 1.5m
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
Pollution
Fast
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
Rose, Ivory, Silver
Tan, Ivory, Silver
White, Green
Striped/Striated
Tan
No
Yes
Fine
Matte
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Sometimes
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