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Miscanthus sinensis Fire Dragon

Fire Dragon Maiden Grass

Upright green foliage that transforms into intensifying fall colors of red and orange when the temperature cools. Soft, silvery plumes and scarlet foliage give ‘Fire Dragon’ a dramatic fire and smoke effect.

  • »  Forms a tight upright clump of graceful arching leaves on upright stems
  • »  Green leaves turn orange and red in autumn
  • »  Bloom Time: September to October
  • »  Flower Type: Feathery panicles
  • »  Flower Colour: Burgundy turning to creamy-tan
  • »  Flower Height: 200 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 180 cm
  • »  Grass Type: Warm Season

1gal
$27.83
2gal
$41.83
  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:180-200 cm
  • Spread:90-120 cm
  • Bloom Color: Cream
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
Fast
Critter
Deer Resistant
Flowering Time
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall
Fall
Habit
Clumping
Upright
Foliage Color
Multi-coloured
Orange
Red
Yellow
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Miscanthus sinensis 'Fire Dragon'

Plants should be divided, in spring, every few years, to maintain freshness. Foliage can be left standing all winter, however, it should be pruned early to mid-spring to make way for new growth.