Description
GROWING FAST:Flame grass grows best in USDA Zones 4-9 and can grow to it's average height of 4’ feet in a growing season. As the clump matures it will spread 5-6’ feet wide..HOW TO TAKE CARE:Flame-grass care couldn't be easier. Plant flame maiden grass in full to part sun in well-drained clay, loam, or sandy soil. This plant prefers more moisture than similar ornamental grasses, however, it is drought tolerant. Summer's heat and humidity are not a problem for flame grass.CHANGE COLOR:Flame Grass (Miscanthus purpurascens) is a warm season, clump-forming grass that is an upright grower. The dark green, 3/4" leaves change to a bright red-orange in fall and eventually fade to a silken white in winter..ATTENTION:Flame grasses are fairly large, measuring up to an average of five to six feet tall when the flowering plumes are present with a three-foot spread. Keep this in mind when planting and be sure to allot plenty of room and not crowd your new or existing plants..EASY SURVIVE:Flame grass is a hearty plant and thrives in quite a few different types of soil. Unlike some plants, it simply isn’t picky. It does well in normal soil, sandy soil, or even soil containing large amounts of clay.
