Miscanthus sinensis ‘Purpurascens’
Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens' is an early blooming cultivar with foliage turning to flaming orange and purple in autumn.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Purpurascens’ is an early blooming cultivar producing attractive spikes of rosy plumes in August. Its strong vertical form offers a sensational focal point that turns flaming orange and purple in the autumn. Miscanthus are one of the best grasses for year-round beauty at the back of the border: new green shoots in the spring become tall blue-green linear leaves that form an elegant clump by midsummer. Attractive flowers emerge in fall. In winter the leaves turn straw colour and provide much interest.
Common Name: Flame Grass
Family: Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light:
Height: 4-6'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Class: Evergreen
Type: Grass
Bloom Time: Fall
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist meadows on slopes in lowland and mountains.
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