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Purpurascens Flame or Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens'
Flame or Maiden Grass
In stock · from $16.99
Of all the Maiden grasses, 'Purpurascens' has one of the best fall color displays. Dense, vase-shaped habit with billowy silken seed heads in summer. Cool temperatures make the grass change from light green to fiery orange and red then a deep burgundy as winter settles in.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-13.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Purpurascens Flame or Maiden Grass get?
About 5' tall and 5' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Purpurascens Flame or Maiden Grass need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Purpurascens Flame or Maiden Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Purpurascens Flame or Maiden Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Purpurascens Flame or Maiden Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Purpurascens Flame or Maiden Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $16.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Purpurascens Flame or Maiden Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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