Miscanthus sinensis - Purpurascens, 1 Pack
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Miscanthus sinensis – Purpurascens
A compact and upright cultivar, Purpurascens—often known as Flame Grass or Purple Maiden Grass—features medium green blades that transform into vivid shades of red, orange, and purple in fall. In late summer, magenta-tinted flower panicles rise above the foliage and gradually age to creamy white seedheads that persist through winter. Typically reaching 3–5 ft (approx. 1.2–1.5 m) tall and 2–3 ft (0.6–0.9 m) wide, this grass brings architectural interest to borders, containers, or mass plantings. Hardy in zones 5–9 (zone 4 in some sites), it prefers full sun, moist to well‑drained soil, and tolerates a range of types including clay and sandy soil.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Green foliage turning scarlet, orange & purple
- Magenta blooms maturing to creamy-white plumes
- Compact, upright deer-resistant clump
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Medium green leaves turning red, orange & purple in fall; creamy-white seed plumes |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Plant Height | ~1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft), up to ~1.8 m (6 ft) including blooms |
| Plant Width | ~0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to light shade |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Warm-season perennial; emerges in late spring |
| Bloom Timing | August - October |
| Plant Depth | Not specified |
| Plant Spacing | ~0.6–0.9 m (24–36 in) apart |
