Miscanthus sinensis Morning Light Butterfly Attracting Plants When the old foliage dies

When the old foliage dies back in late summer

evergreen perennial that requires little if any care in the garden

Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis are sun lovers

Acorus gramineus 'Licorice'

and most species do not have any sun tolerance

Miscanthus sinensis Morning Light Butterfly Attracting Plants When the old foliage diesFrom a 1976 visit by Skip March and John Creech to Dr. Yokoi's (Mr. Variegated) garden in Japan comes this spectacular variegated miscanthus. The foliage is extremely narrow, with vertical bands of white and green. Upon unfurling, the plumes are crimson red but later change to a soft tan color. Miscanthus 'Morning Light' is a great plant for smaller gardens simply outstanding!