Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens'


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

Tolerance Guide

Drought/Dry
Boggy/Wet
Shade
Aquatic
Sandy
Salty
Annual
Zone

Uses

Specimen
Edger
Groundcover
Background
Rock Garden
Pond Edge
Mass Planting
Fence Border
Container

Exceptional

Early Plumes
Great Plumes
Summer Color
Fall Color

Miscellaneous Features

Native to N. America
Invasive
Variegated
Dried Arrangements
Toxic
Self Sowing
Sterile

Foliage Colors

Green
Red/Burgundy
Pink
Blue/Steel
White/Cream
Yellow/Gold
Black
Brown

Plume Picture

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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