Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' ~ Graceful Grasses® Purple Fountain Grass, Red Fountain Grass Size:18-CT FLAT South and East NA

South and East NA

Unnoticeable tiny yellow flowers bloom in spring that gives way to an abundance of fruit that remains on the thorny coral stems after the leaves drop

COMPANION PLANTS:  Astilbe

Stems tend to flop if grown in rich

non-fruiting canes can be tip pruned in summer

Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' ~ Graceful Grasses® Purple Fountain Grass, Red Fountain Grass Size:18-CT FLAT South and East NAPurple Fountain Grass is a dramatic warm season ornamental grass with narrow bronze purple foliage until fall when it turns brown. Upright stems sporting fluffy burgundy bottle brush like flower spikes bloom throughout summer and turn brown in fall Grows best with full sun and medium well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Orn. Grass Height: 2. 5' 3' Spread: 1' 2' Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 10 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun