Autumn Flame Grass - Miscanthus purpurascens

Close-up of Flame Grass with tall, slender, red-brown stalks and green leaves, growing outdoors.

Autumn Flame Grass - Miscanthus purpurascens

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Flame Grass: A Colorful Ornamental Grass for A Multitude of Autumn Plumes

The Flame Grass, scientifically known as Miscanthus purpurascens, is a show-stopping ornamental grass that boasts stunning foliage in shades of brilliant red, burgundy, orange and green throughout the seasons. With a fiery display that intensifies as the season progresses, this grass features cascading blades that catch the light and create a mesmerizing play of colors, making it a striking focal point in any landscape.

The mounding clumps produce beautiful  red orange foliage in autumn that can be used in dried floral arrangements. The long plumes turn white through the winter months. Birds are attracted to the seeds.

This eye-catching grass is a versatile addition to any garden, bringing a touch of drama and sophistication to various landscape settings. With a mature height of 3-5 feet and a spread of 3-6 feet, the Flame Grass is perfect for borders, mixed plantings, or as a standalone specimen. Its upright growth habit and vibrant coloration make it an excellent choice for creating visual interest, accentuating architectural features, or softening hardscapes.

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The Flame Grass reaches an impressive height of 4-5 feet, adding vertical interest and structure to the garden. With its arching form and graceful movement in the wind, this grass imparts a sense of elegance and movement to the landscape, while its moderate spread ensures a well-balanced and harmonious appearance.

Thriving in USDA Zones 4-8, this hardy grass is well-suited to a wide range of climates and conditions, making it a reliable choice for gardeners across different regions. Its adaptability and resilience allow it to flourish in various environments, from sunny landscapes to partially shaded areas.

Preferring full sun to partial shade, the Flame Grass flourishes in locations with ample sunlight, which enhances the intensity of its colorful foliage. Placing it in a sunny spot ensures optimal growth and vibrant hues, while providing some shade during the hottest part of the day can prevent scorching in warmer climates.

Low-maintenance and easy to care for, the Flame Grass requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape and appearance. In late winter or early spring, trim back the old foliage to make way for new growth and remove any dead or damaged blades. This rejuvenation pruning helps promote healthy growth and ensures a tidy and attractive appearance throughout the growing season.

The Flame Grass, with its striking color palette, graceful form, and low-maintenance nature, is a must-have plant for gardeners seeking to add flair and elegance to their outdoor spaces. Whether used as a prominent focal point, a bold border accent, or a dynamic mass planting, this ornamental grass delivers a captivating display of color and texture that will enchant and delight throughout the seasons. Elevate your landscape with the enchanting beauty of the Flame Grass – a true masterpiece of nature's artistry.

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Flame Grass ignites the landscape with vibrant red, orange, and burgundy foliage that intensifies through fall, creating a fiery display of movement and color. Its arching blades shimmer in sunlight, while white winter plumes add elegance and seasonal interest. Growing 4–5 feet tall, this low-maintenance ornamental grass is perfect for borders, mass plantings, or stand-alone accents that bring drama and texture to any garden.

  • Produces brilliant red, burgundy, and orange fall foliage that creates a vivid, flame-like display.
  • Forms elegant white plumes in winter, adding multi-season texture and visual interest.
  • Reaches 4–5 feet tall with a graceful, arching habit that adds structure and movement to the landscape.
  • Thrives in USDA zones 4–8 and adapts well to both sunny and lightly shaded locations.
  • Low-maintenance and easy to rejuvenate with a simple late-winter cutback.
  • Attracts birds with its seed heads and offers foliage suitable for dried floral arrangements.

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Botanical Name
Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'
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Sunlight
Full Sun/Partial Shade

Flower Color
Pink, White

Foliage Color
Green, Orange, Burgundy

Mature Width
3-6 ft

Mature Height
3-5 ft

Growing Zones4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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FAQs for Autumn Flame Grass - Miscanthus purpurascens

Miscanthus purpurascens grow well in full sun to partial shade. For optimal growth we recommend planting in an area that receive bright sunlight for most of the day, with part shade in the late evening to reduce the chance of sun scorching the leaves.

Yes, Autumn Flame Grass grows back every year. You can enjoy their lush grass-like foliage all year long.

Autumn Flame Grass is best planted along borders of your landscape where they can recieve full sun for at least half the day. Miscanthus purpurascens grow well in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

The common name for Miscanthus purpurascens is Flame Grass or Autumn Flame Grass for their vibrant orange and red color in the fall season.

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