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    Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'

    Also Known As

    • Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurescens'
    • Miscanthus sinensis var. purpurascens
    • Autumn Red Silver Grass
    • Purple Silver Grass
    • Purpurescens Chinese Silver Grass
    • Purpurescens Japanese Silver Grass

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 4'-5'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Miscanthus 'Purpurascens' plant details

    Miscanthus 'Purpurascens' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green and red foliage. In fall and summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green and red
    Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: tan blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, fall color, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This striking, clump forming grass starts as pretty green blades in spring that gradually turn reddish toward the end of summer. As fall progresses the color turns purplish with bright orange-red. By mid-winter it is a deep burgundy color, with seed head turning from silvery to a rich straw-gold. A more upright compact miscanthus that will bring 4 season satisfaction to any garden!

    By: Garden World

    An early blooming Miscanthus producing attractive spikes of rosy hue in August. Gives a strong vertical form that is sensational as a focal point or clump of green at the rear of the border. Turns flame 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. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A handsome, compact selection, flame grass stands out in the garden with its brilliant orange-red fall color (J.Greenlee) ; produces showy, silvery plumes standing 1-2' over the 3-4' upright clumps in late summer. Sun/Med-Wet

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Miscanthus 'Purpurascens' plant

    How to Grow Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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