Autumn is still killing it.
From left to right:
Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’ (Red Maple)
Miscanthus purpurascens (Flame Grass)
Betula nigra (River Birch)
Tag Archives: flame grass
Last week I shared a photo of my flame grass (Miscanthus purpurascens) where the silvery blooms absolutely shined when backed with the late afternoon sun.
Killer stuff.
I’m now happy to report that we’ve reached another level. A level I call “peak awesomeness”. The orange has arrived and it is f’n glorious.
Mic drop.
Actually a quick note post mic drop: I’m having issues with my email provider for this blog because I’m now creating a post every day and I’m allegedly limited with the number of emails that can be sent out each day/week/month. Until I figure that out, please know there will be a daily post but you may not see an email to indicate as such. So please, check in directly each day and I promise I’ll continue to deliver.
For roughly a week near the end of September, I like to stroll down the steps of my front porch each day at exactly 5:30 pm EST, turn to my direct left and marvel at my Flame Grass (Miscanthus ‘Purpurascens’). The descending sun continues to light up those delicious silvery blooms on the grass while the surrounding plants fall into darkness.
It’s a show like no other.
And this is only the beginning.
Soon after, the leaves of the Flame Grass transform to a bright orange and then the show reaches a level I can’t explain with words. But I’ll be sure to feature it in a future Daily Garden Photo (DGP).
Until then, bathe in the silvery white goodness I’ve shared with you today.
And hold off on asking me about that dead tree in the background. I’m working on it.