Autumn Light eulalia
Miscanthus sinensis 'Autumn Light'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 8 feet tall4 to 5 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Copper red fading to white
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Autumn Light' eulalia (Miscanthus sinensis 'Autumn Light') is a grass for borders, cottage gardens, and specimen plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Its arching clumps reach 4 to 8 feet tall, and copper red plumes fade to white and attract birds. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Anise hyssop, Sundrops, and Ornamental onion.