When Gardenista first wrote about Miscanthus sinensis (maiden grass or Chinese silvergrass) back in 2017, we called it “practically perfect.” Less than a decade later, we’ve changed our tune.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' is a well-named grass because its finely textured green leaves, edged in cream-white, create a haze of silvery light when placed in either sun or shade. The foliage ...

An international research team has sequenced the full genome of an ornamental variety of miscanthus, a wild perennial grass emerging as a prime candidate for sustainable bioenergy crops. The genome ...

For farmers, Miscanthus represents a big up-front investment. The large perennial grass must be established from vegetative pieces at great cost to farmers, but it promises a decade or more of massive ...

In the realm of good-looking grasses, Miscanthus has long held a certain pride of place. In 1893, the cover of Gardening magazine, published in Chicago, featured a border of hardy grasses — variegated ...

What: Featuring blue-green foliage with white margins, Miscanthus sinensis “Morning Light,” commonly called morning light variegated maiden grass, is a silvery addition to garden borders. Dense seed ...

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URBANA, Ill. - For farmers, Miscanthus represents a big up-front investment. The large perennial grass must be established from vegetative pieces at great cost to farmers, but it promises a decade or ...