Miscanthus ‘Purpurascens’ at Digging Dog Nursery

Flame Grass

Miscanthus

If Pygmalion were a gardener, Miscanthus would come to life as fountains, some of them spouting tall and upright to 10 feet. Graceful and robust, they’re favored for their luxuriant foliage and silky terminal panicles. Striking as singular specimens, Miscanthus are also excellent when massed in the perennial bed or a mixed border. Attractive throughout most of the year, with yellow, purple, scarlet and burgundy fall colors, they fade to a lovely warm ivory in winter.

Miscanthus ‘Purpurascens’

Flame Grass

Miscanthus ‘Purpurascens’ (G-0548)

Each 12.75

This wildly popular hybrid affords an upright compact habit, superlative fall color plus an outstanding winter presence. Flushed with a reddish tinge that deepens throughout the summer, the medium green blades eventually brandish vivid orange-red fall colors. Crimped rose-hued tassels morph into creamy-white plumes, and posed against the burgundy-streaked leaves, become a stunning late summer spectacle. Alluring nearly year round especially when planted as a stand-alone or grouped, medium-sized Flame Grass earns its title once cool nights arrive.

Blooms July–February

Size: 4' 0" – 5' 0" high x 2-1/2' – 3' 0" wide.

Hardy to zone 5.

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