Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens'
Purple Maiden Grass
Shorter variety. Brilliant red-orange fall foliage. Purple flower ages to white. Flowers at 4′-5′
- Height: 4' – 6'
- Width: 24" – 36"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Purple
- Bloom Time: August
- Hardiness Zone: 5 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens'
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Attributes
- Fall Color
- Salt Tolerant
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Flower Color
- Purple
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Flower Type
- Panicle
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Flower Height
- 4' to 6'
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Coarse
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Prune Time
- May
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Growth Rate
- Fast
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Origin
- Asia
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Divide
- Every Five Years or Longer
Possible Substitutions for Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens'
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Blue Switch Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 4' – 6'
- Plant Habit: Upright
Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'
Red Switch Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 4' – 6'
- Plant Habit: Upright
Panicum virgatum 'Haense Herms'
Haense Herms Switch Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 4' – 6'
- Plant Habit: Upright