'Purpurascens' Miscanthus sinensis purpurascens (Flame Grass)

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

Japanese Forest Grass
'Aureola'

Big Bluestem
'Blackhawks'

Little Bluestem
'Blue Paradise'

Japanese Silver Grass
'Cosmopolitan'

Big Bluestem
'Dancing Wind'

Striped Eulalia Grass
'Dixieland'

Maiden Grass
'Fire Dragon'

Maiden Grass
'Gold Breeze'

Maiden Grass
'Gracillimus'

Dwarf Fountain Grass
'Hameln'

Hardy Pampas Grass
'Hardy Pampas Grass'

Switch Grass
'Heavy Metal'

Maiden Grass
'High Frequency'

Maiden Grass
'Huron Sunrise'

Ornamental Millet
'Jade Princess'

Oriental Fountain Grass
'Karley Rose'

Little Dwarf Zebra Grass
'Little Zebra'

Maiden Grass
'Morning Light'

Maiden Grass
'Oktoberfest'

Miniature Fountain Grass
'Piglet'

Ornamental Millet
'Purple Baron'

Ornamental Millet
'Purple Majesty'

Big Bluestem
'Rain Dance'

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 2025

Flame Grass ‘Purpurascens’
Miscanthus sinensis purpurascens (‘Warm Season Grasses’ Series)
Unavailable in 2025