Miscanthus sinensis 'Red Chief'

A fabulous ornamental grass for late season interest, Miscanthus sinensis 'Red Chief' is prized for its tall, arching clumps of slim green leaves and dramatic late summer to autumn flower plumes in deep red. Its foliage changes to warm golden and bronze hues in autumn, adding rich seasonal colour. The flowers later age to silvery tones, persisting into winter to catch the frost and snow and providing a habitat for over-wintering insects. Hardy and easy to grow, this clump-forming grass is invaluable for bringing texture, vertical accents and movement to mixed borders and prairie plantings. Ultimate height: 1.5m (4.9ft). Ultimate spread: 1m (3.2ft).