Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' – Purple Fountain Grass
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' – Purple Fountain Grass
Plant Profile
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' – Purple Fountain Grass
Add rich burgundy color and softly arching plumes to sunny borders with Purple Fountain Grass.
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' is a warm-season ornamental grass prized for its deep burgundy-purple foliage and rosy flower plumes. Its fountain-shaped clumps bring flowing movement to mixed beds, while the soft, bottlebrush-like blooms catch the light from summer into fall. Place it in a large patio container for a dramatic centerpiece, or repeat it among flowering perennials for bold foliage contrast. This tender perennial thrives in warm weather and is commonly grown as an annual where winters bring freezing temperatures.
Key Features
- Plant type: Warm-season tender perennial ornamental grass; grown as an annual in colder climates
- Deep burgundy-purple foliage with a graceful, arching habit
- Soft rose-purple flower plumes that mature to tan
- Strong color contrast for sunny borders and mixed plantings
- Useful as a focal point in large containers
Growing Details
Height: 3–5 ft. in bloom | Spread: 2–4 ft.
Exposure: Full sun | Water: Moderate; allow soil to drain between waterings
Bloom time: Summer through fall | Bloom color: Rose-purple, aging tan
USDA hardiness zones: 9–11; provide frost protection in zone 9 and grow as an annual in colder zones
Plant Details
Everything you need to grow it well.
Shipping Information
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Wholesale Availability
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