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Flame Grass 'Purpurascens' (Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens')

Flame Grass 'Purpurascens'

Flame Grass 'Purpurascens' (Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens'), also known as Autumn Red, is a spectacular cultivar where the green foliage turns brilliant fiery orange-red in early fall, well before frost. It produces magenta-tinged plumes. A four-season standout.

Taxonomic Details

Family:	Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Miscanthus (miss-KANTH-us)
Species:	sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
Cultivar:	Purpurascens (aka Autumn Red)
Synonyms:	Miscanthus sinensis var. purpurascens, Miscanthus oligostachyus

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