miscanthus sinensis purpurascens
Miscanthus sinensis purpurascens is a striking ornamental grass known for its vivid autumn colour and architectural form, making it a favourite among New Zealand gardeners and landscape designers. With narrow, upright foliage that turns brilliant copper, orange, and red tones in late summer and autumn, this grass adds dynamic movement and year-round interest to borders, gardens, and naturalistic plantings. As a robust, low-maintenance plant, it thrives in most soils, handles drought well once established, and brings height and texture to your outdoor spaces. Whether you’re seeking a vibrant focal point, a privacy screen, or a fresh addition to a mixed border, miscanthus sinensis purpurascens delivers lasting beauty and versatility.
Miscanthus 'Morning Light'
Miscanthus 'Morning Light' (Maiden Grass) is a refined ornamental grass valued for its fine narrow foliage edged with silvery white. This elegant variety brings light movement and texture to New Zealand gardens and performs reliably across many regions. Its upright graceful habit makes it ideal for borders mass planting and feature positions. Low maintenance and visually striking this grass adds year round interest to both modern and traditional landscapes.
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Miscanthus sinensis
Miscanthus sinensis is an ornamental grass that grows as a clump of narrow, arching, green leaves. The colouring gives a light silver-green effect to the foliage, hence the common name, Japanese Silver Grass. Tall spikes of plum-like flowers are borne in summer, which are cream with a pink tone as they grow to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. Miscanthus sinensis is commonly included in mixed plantings, planted around a water feature, used as a backdrop for other plants, or included in borders.
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