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Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'
Purple Fountain Grass
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Linda Engstrom
Description
This grass will reach 6' high and has deciduous, purplish/red leaves with clusters of purple flowers that appear in summer and fall.
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual, Grass
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Purple, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.