Miscanthus Grass, Purpurascens #3Miscanthus Purpurascens Flame Grass, Maiden Grass, Eulalia Miscanthus Sinensis Purpurascens Grass, also known as Flame Grass, is a fast growing ornamental grass that is planted for its variegated leaves, which emerges green in the spring and changes to reds and maroons by summer. Produces Late in the summer, when the leaves begin to turn more vivid tones of orange and red, huge creamy tassels begin to emerge above the plant.