An elegant grass with narrow purple-green leaves with orange-red autumn colour and silver-white flower plumes. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers September to October. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Miscanthus sinensis var. purpurascens
An elegant grass with narrow purple-green leaves with orange-red autumn colour and silver-white flower plumes.
Additional information
| Generic | Miscanthus |
|---|---|
| Species | sinensis |
| Varietry | var. purpurascens |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | silver, white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple |
| Flowers From | September, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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