Growing & Maintenance Tips for GR Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'

M. 'Purpurascens' is easy to grow, though it is not drought-tolerant and suffers in extreme heat. Supplemental watering and siting in partial shade will help offset any heat stress. This ornamental grass will grow in most any soil, from loose sand to heavy clay, and does not require good drainage. Fertilization is not necessary either. Divide this grass in spring or early summer to give it time to establish its roots before winter arrives. Only in the mildest of climates should this grass be divided in the fall.