Purple Fountain Grass
Botanical Name:
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'- Annual Grass
- Forms a clump of burgundy leaves arching from the base
- Bushy bottlebrush-like flower spikes arch gracefully above the foliage
- Flowers are pink and purple, aging to tan
- Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
- Flower Height: 120 cm
- Foliage Height: 80 cm
Hardiness Zone
9
Flower Colour
- Purple
Height
80 cm-120 cm
Spread
60 cm-90 cm
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Purple Fountain Grass
Exposure
- Full Sun
Soil Moisture
- Average to Dry Soils
- Moist to Average
- Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
- Fast
- Medium
Foliage Colour
- Burgundy
Critter
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Dried Flower/Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
- Long Blooming
- Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
- Fall
- Lt. Sum-Fall
- Summer
Shape
- Clumping
- Upright
- Vase-shape
Garden Uses
- Foundation planting
- Rock garden
- Specimen
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- Best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun. This grass is not hardy to our region, but a welcome addition to the summer garden or in a patio planter. Sometimes they can be kept alive indoors through the winter.
Additional Notes
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Size: 1g
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