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  Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus'
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Malepartus’
Malepartus Miscanthus

Description: Blooming in late summer, the
flowers reddish purple, opening into fluffy
white plumes. The leaves are quite wide and
dark green, forming a fairly upright clump.
Fall foliage colour is gold, tinted orange-red.

Planting/Uses: ‘Malepartus’ provides beautiful flowers late in the season, has rich fall colour, and an attractive winter silhouette.

General Care: Warm season. Cut back in
early spring. Moist rich soil.

Exposure: Full sun.

Height/Spread: 2.1m x 2m in flower (7ft x 6ft)

Spacing: 1.5m(5ft)

Hardiness Zone: 5