Miscanthus sinensis Huron Sunrise

Huron Sunrise Grass

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Huron Sunrise’ is a bold, clump-forming ornamental perennial grass with green blades marked by a silver midrib and a graceful upright-arching form. It is noted for producing especially abundant burgundy to reddish plumes in late summer into fall, which rise above the foliage and mature to tan or silvery shades for winter interest. The foliage turns golden in fall, making it useful for strong seasonal color, texture, movement, and screening.

Type: Ornamental grass / perennial
Mature Size: 3–5 ft. wide × 5–6 ft. tall
USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Form: Upright, arching, dense clump
Light: Full sun to part sun
Soil / Water: Average to well-drained soil; medium water, drought tolerant once established
Bloom Time / Length: Late summer to fall; plumes often remain attractive into winter
Wildlife: Deer resistant; provides seasonal cover and winter texture

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for borders, mass plantings, screens, specimen use, naturalized plantings, and adding fall and winter structure. Its heavy plume production makes it especially showy compared with many other Miscanthus selections.

Care:
Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Divide in spring if the clump becomes too large or begins to open in the center. Best plume production occurs in full sun.

Plant type

Ornamental Grass, Perennial

Height

5-6'

Width

3-5'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Bloom time

Fall, Late Summer

Flower color

Burgandy

Leaf color

SeaGreen

Fall color

Dark Salmon

Soil

Average, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Mass Planting, Specimen

Shape

Arching, Clump, Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No