Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'

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Pennisetum 'Rubrum' Purple Fountain Grass

Common Name: Purple Fountain Grass, Ornamental Grass

Gracefully arching, wine-purple foliage topped with burgundy, soft bottlebrush plumes up to 1' long appear in midsummer. Enjoy its winter interest too--the plumes and the leaves will turn a subtle straw color after the first hard freeze. This grass will be a focal point wherever it's planted.

Often grown as an annual in northern zones, Purple Fountain Grass is splendid in containers, around ponds, or as a focal point in the garden.

Height:

30.0-36.0 Inches

Spread:

24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

9,10,11

Flower Color:

Purple-red shades

Foliage Color:

Purple shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Pennisetum prefers to be grown in rich loamy soil with good drainage and full sun. However, it will grow in rocky or sandy soil as long as it remains moist. This grass resents having "wet feet".

Characteristics