Healthy Red Leaved Miscanthus Grass
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Red Leaved Miscanthus Grass

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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 4 - 5 Feet
  • Mature Width 2 - 3 Feet
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8

The Red Leaved Miscanthus Grass is a deep green hue for most of the year, but this ornamental grass puts on a show in the fall. Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens' has slender foliage that gently arches and bends. As the weather turns cool, the foliage turns red, orange, and purple. Tall flower spikes emerge simultaneously, creating additional color and texture.

Like most grasses, this plant has a clump-forming growth habit. Red Leaved Miscanthus Grass has a compact form and only spreads about 2 to 3 feet wide, making it a good fit for smaller areas. Feature this grass in a yard with limited space or along a narrow walkway. Create a dazzling mass planting to give the illusion of a larger plant and frame an area. This grass grows as a perennial in zones 4 through 8.

Red Leaved Miscanthus Grass Care

While this plant can handle challenging conditions, it will thrive with proper care. Plant it in full sun in moist soil that is well-drained and acidic to mildly alkaline. Water this ornamental grass when the top few inches of soil are dry. Feed Red Leaved Miscanthus Grass with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring.

Remove dead or damaged growth as needed. Prune the flowers to maintain a neat appearance. Trim all growth back to a few inches above soil level in late winter to early spring.

Red Leaved Miscanthus Grass Spacing

Thanks to its size, reaching 5 to 6 feet tall, this ornamental grass makes a statement. Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart, center to center, to create a seamless mass planting. If you want to create a more spread-out look, plant this grass about 5 feet apart.

Red Leaved Miscanthus Grass Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 4 - 5 Feet
Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet
Mature Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Purple
Flower Description: Magnta
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous, Variegated
Foliage Color(s): Green, Orange, Purple, Red
Foliage Description: Multicolor
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Red Leaved Miscanthus Grass
Other Name(s): Red Leaved Miscanthus
Scientific Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens'
SKU:
1231001008-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.