Shown here with fall coloration.		Purpurascens has a distinctive Miscanthus plume.

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Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens'

Family: Poaceae (Grass)

Common Name: Flame Grass

Latin: Miscanthus (mis-KAN-thus) sinensis (sin-EN-sis)

Description: A clump grass needing full sun and moist, well drained soil. Medium textured, green foliage begins to change color in September. By late fall it is a orange-red. Flame grass really stands out in the fall garden. Silvery plumes appear in late August and are a knockout with the fall color. Nice grass for grouping or accent in perennial beds.

Zone: 4a

Origin: China & Japan

Leaf Blade (wxl): 3/8 x 18

Foliage (wxh): 24 x 48, Upright Arching - Ascends vertically, fountain-like at top

Plume (hxlxw): 60 x 6.00 x 6.00, Upright - Plumes grow vertically in a uniform columnar form

Sun: 1/2 to Full Sun, Full Sun for Maximum Performance

Moisture: Prefers moist but can tolerate wide range

Foliage Color - Summer: Green, Medium Fall: Burgundy/Red 75% Winter: Tan/Light Brown

Space: 2-3'

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