Miscanthus sinensis v. purpurascens

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Miscanthus sinensis v. purpurascens

Purple Flame Grass

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

This early blooming form of Miscanthus exhibits exceptional red to orange fall color.
Red tipped emerging foliage. Plumes of burgundy change to silver.

Height

36-48 Inches

Spread

24-36 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Bloom Time

August-September

When to Divide

spring, every 3-4 years

Good Companions

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), New York Aster (Aster novi-belgii), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii), Coreopsis (Coreopsis ), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Cranesbill (Geranium x cantabrigiense), False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides), English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum), Oriental Lily (Lilium ), Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Crafts
• Ground Cover
• Cut Flowers
• Dried Flowers
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
• Winter
• Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Winter
• Fall
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist but well-drained