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 dumosus), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii), Coreopsis (Coreopsis ), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Cranesbill (Geranium cantabrigiense), False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides), English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum 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 |
