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Flame Grass ‘Purpurascens’
Miscanthus sinensis purpurascens (‘Warm Season Grasses’ Series)
Unavailable in 2026

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Image courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc

Vitals -

Type: Perennial

Zone: 5-9

My Zone?

EXPOSURE

Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

Blooms late summer to late autumn

SIZE

36"

24"

ATTRIBUTES

Cultivar Notes -

Purpurascens

Its fantastic fall color, upright habit, early flowering time, and extreme cold hardiness have certainly earned it recognition.

From early to midseason, the leaves are a pleasant grey-green. In late summer and fall, they take on brilliant orange and red tones, hence the name ‘Flame Grass’. The seed heads begin to appear in late summer with magenta hues. As winter approaches, they transform into silky white panicles which are especially lovely when backlit by the early morning or late afternoon sun.

Series Notes -

Warm Season Grasses

Warm season grasses grow most actively during the warmer months, then flower in late summer or fall. Most go completely dormant in winter. Warm season grasses include: Andropogon, Calamagrostis brachytricha, Carex, Cortaderia, Erianthus, Hakonechloa, Miscanthus, Panicum, Pennisetum, Schizachyrium, and Sporobolus.

Other Plants in the Warm Season Grasses Series available this season at Vite Greenhouses

Maiden Grass
'Adagio'

Japanese Forest Grass
'All Gold'

Japanese Forest Grass
'Aureola'

Maiden Grass
'Bandwidth'

Big Bluestem
'Blackhawks'

Little Bluestem
'Blue Paradise'

Maiden Grass
'Fire Dragon'

Maiden Grass
'Gracillimus'

Dwarf Fountain Grass
'Hameln'

Hardy Pampas Grass
'Hardy Pampas Grass'

Switch Grass
'Heavy Metal'

Maiden Grass
'Huron Sunrise'

Oriental Fountain Grass
'Karley Rose'

Little Dwarf Zebra Grass
'Little Zebra'

Maiden Grass
'Morning Light'

Miniature Fountain Grass
'Piglet'

Pampas Grass
'Pink Pampas Grass'

Ornamental Millet
'Purple Baron'

Ornamental Millet
'Purple Majesty'

Prairie Dropseed
'Sporobolus'

Porcupine Grass
'Strictus'

Little Bluestem
'The Blues'

Little Bluestem
'Twilight Zone'

Striped Eulalia Grass
'Variegatus'

Pampas Grass
'White Pampas Grass'

Genus Notes -

Miscanthus

Miscanthus is versatile from a design standpoint; it can be used as a specimen, for massing or screening, in large containers, or at the pond’s edge. Plant this grass where its wonderful winter interest can be enjoyed.

These large Grasses add texture to fresh and dried arrangements. All have winter beauty to equal their summer charm, and they are not the least bit picky about soil.

Flame Grass ‘Purpurascens’Miscanthus sinensis purpurascens (‘Warm Season Grasses’ Series) Unavailable in 2026

Flame Grass ‘Purpurascens’
Miscanthus sinensis purpurascens (‘Warm Season Grasses’ Series)
Unavailable in 2026