Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' – Purple Fountain Grass
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' – Purple Fountain Grass
Plant Profile
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' – Purple Fountain Grass
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' – Purple Fountain Grass
A stunning deciduous perennial grass perfect for borders, containers, and rock gardens! This exceptional plant features beautiful purple foliage that creates a dramatic display throughout the season, adding vibrant color and texture to your garden. With its exceptional tolerance for drought, deer, and heat, this reliable performer is perfect for low-maintenance landscapes. The clump-forming growth habit makes it excellent for ground cover, borders, rock gardens, and cut flower arrangements, while attracting butterflies to your garden. This variety doesn't set seed, making it a well-behaved choice for your landscape.
Key Features:
- Deciduous perennial grass
- Drought, deer, and heat tolerant – perfect for low-maintenance gardens
- Beautiful purple foliage adds dramatic color
- Clump-forming growth habit
- Attracts butterflies to your garden
- Doesn't set seed – well-behaved in the landscape
- Excellent for ground cover, borders, rock gardens, and cut flower arrangements
- Adds vibrant color and texture to the landscape
- Thrives in hot, sunny locations
Growing Details:
Height: 3-4 feet
Exposure: Sun | Water: Moderate to dry
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11
Plant Details
Everything you need to grow it well.
Shipping Information
Plants ship early in the week to help protect plant health and minimize unnecessary weekend transit. Each order is watered before shipment, packed carefully, and prepared for safe nationwide delivery.
Wholesale Availability
Wholesale and project pricing is available for landscapers, designers, contractors, garden centers, and qualified trade buyers. Larger quantities and project sourcing may be available depending on current nursery inventory.