Miscanthus sinensis ‘Purple Fall’
Broad foliage with white midribs and striking burgundy and red fall colour.
This striking maiden grass has broad foliage with white midribs and can grow to more than six feet tall. In fall it takes on rich colours of burgundy and red which are much more pronounced than ‘Purpurascens’ and is topped by creamy pink flowers. Miscanthus are one of the best grasses for year-round beauty: new green shoots in the spring become tall linear leaves that form an elegant clump by midsummer. Attractive flowers emerge in fall. In winter the leaves turn straw colour.
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Family: Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Fall
Foliage Colour: Burgundy/Red/Purple, Good Fall Colour
Class: Semi-evergreen
Type: Grass
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist meadows on slopes in lowland and mountains.
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan, Garden Origin
