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Miscanthus sinensis var. purpurascens

Purple Maiden Grass

Showy silvery plumes 1-2' above foliage. Medium green foliage with reddish tint changes to a dazzling red-orange in September and then to burnt-red by winter.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Prefers moist, rich soil in full sun. Japanese silver grass makes an effective tall background, hedge, or screen. Its large-flowering accent provides exceptional fall color. Well-suited to water gardens at or near the water's edge.

Interesting Information
From Greek mischos, stalk, and anthos, flower referring to the stalk spikelets.

Plant Type Ornamental Grass		Bloom Color Silver		Foliage Color Matte Red
Height 4-5 Feet		Spread 3-4 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9		Patented No

Rosa x (Shrub Rose 'Champlain')	Caryopteris clandonensis (Blue Mist Shrub 'First Choice')
Veronica x (Speedwell 'Heraud')

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • Silver	Exposure • Sun-Part Shade	Soil Moisture Preference • Medium	Season of Interest (Foliage) • Fall • Winter
Wildlife/Disease Resistance • Rabbit Resistant • Deer Resistant	Season of Interest (Flowering) • July	Attributes • Cut Flower • Fall Color • Winter Interest