Purple Fountain Grass, Red Fountain Grass, Tender Fountain Grass, Pennisetum advena 'Rubrum'
A popular drought tolerant grass that forms a tidy, dense clump of purplish maroon blades topped with rose-red plumes. Beautiful as a landscape specimen or planted in groups. Unlike the species, this cultivar does not reseed. An herbaceous perennial grass in mild winter regions; provides quick annual color in any climate.
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer, Fall |
| Height | 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing | 36" - 48" (in) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
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Image © Proven Winners
Image © Proven Winners
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Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' (Purple Fountain Grass)
Purple Fountain Grass, Red Fountain Grass, Tender Fountain Grass, Pennisetum advena 'Rubrum'
A popular drought tolerant grass that forms a tidy, dense clump of purplish maroon blades topped with rose-red plumes. Beautiful as a landscape specimen or planted in groups. Unlike the species, this cultivar does not reseed. An herbaceous perennial grass in mild winter regions; provides quick annual color in any climate. |
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