Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens'

Ornamental Grass

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Common Name:

Ornamental Grass

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Pink

Foliage color:

Green Variegated

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

120 cm

Maximum width:

305 cm

Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens') - Description

'Purpurascens' bear green leaves to half an inch wide. It's foliage turns orange red in fall, fading to reddish brown.

Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens') - Blooming

Topped with dense, airy panicles of tiny flowers in summer and fall. Showy fall colors.

Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens') - Growth

Deciduous or evergreen grasses. Reed like stems with linear or narrowly lance-shaped leaves. Miscanthus grows best in full sun. The flowers work well for cutting and drying.

Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens') - Planting

Sow seeds in spring in containers in a cold frame (for protection). Can also propagate by dividing clumps in early spring, using an ax.

Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens') - Pest

Uncommon.

Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens') - Interesting facts

Miscanthus is native to Africa and Eastern Asia, where it can be found in the moist meadows and marshlands.