Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' 4 Inch

Red (or Purple) Fountain Grass is a magnificent sun-loving variety with two to four foot tall blades and gorgeous reddish plumes from summer into the fall. Wonderful in container planters with companion plants, or as a specimen in rock or woodland gardens, this dark-bladed grass will be a real attention-grabber. Not quite hardy enough to survive Pacific NW winters, Red/Purple Fountain Grass is usually grown as a summer annual; however, determined gardeners could try protecting specimens in containers by moving them into a sheltered space once the temps drop.    

Common Name: Red Fountain Grass, Purple Fountain Grass

Plant Type:

Mature Size: 2 - 4 feet tall, 2 - 3 feet wide

Growth Rate: Fast

Cold Hardiness: Tender perennial treated as an annual in Pacific NW°

Light: Sun to partial sun

Foliage Color:

Bloom Color: Reddish purple plumes

Bloom Time: Summer into fall

Structure: Upright mound

Characteristics: Tender perennial treated as an annual, deer resistant, drought tolerant once establis

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.