36-48"
tall x 24-36"‘ wide. Purple Miscanthus Grass grows as a compact, upright
clump with long, flowing blades. Fine texture and lasting color provide a focal
point for beds and containers. Plant solo as an accent or specimen, or plant in
masses in borders, cottage-style gardens, and meadows. Plants perform best in
full sun, but tolerate light shade, where they will have a looser structure and
decreased flowering. Miscanthus Grass grows in a range of soils,
including sand and clay - it prefers moist soils but can withstand drought and
dry soils. A good selection for managing erosion and planting near walnut
trees. The silky plumes are used cut or dried in flower arrangements, and
attract birds to the garden. Leave foliage standing over winter, for habitat,
visual interest, and to protect the plant crown. Cut back in late winter or
spring before new growth emerges.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM016201 AM014234 (Plant - 3.5" Pot) AM015757 (Tray of 18) - Out of stock. AM015758 (Tray of 9) - Out of stock.
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Common Name | Purple Maiden Grass, Purple Silver Grass, Flame Grass |
Botanical Name | Miscanthus sinensis Purpurascens |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Mature Height | 36-48" tall. |
Estimated Mature Spread | 24-36" wide. |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Folliage plant all season |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Green blades with a reddish tint. Produces reddish plumes in late summer that turn soft white in fall. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Birds, Deer Resistant, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Dried Flowers, Winter Interest |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Prohibited In | Massachusetts, New York |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |