Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’ (Purple Fountain Grass)

Requiring very little care and providing striking color and graceful movement in the garden or patio, Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’ (Purple Fountain Grass) has become a real favorite among gardeners. How not resist the spectacular rich burgundy foliage, the exceptionally long arching crimson plumes, or the outstanding contrast of the surrounding plants and flowers?

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Fast grower, Purple Fountain Grass typically grows in 3-5 ft. tall (90-150 cm) and 2-4 ft. wide (60-120 cm) rounded mounds. They are topped with soft, fluffy, red-burgundy flower plumes on arching stems from mid-summer until frost. Quite long – over 1 ft. (30 cm), the purplish flower spikes are succeeded by burgundy or purplish-tinged seed heads.
• Welcomed in any garden style, Purple Fountain Grass is a focal point wherever it is planted. It is versatile and can be used as a specimen plant, providing a dramatic effect in groups or en masse. It is ideal in borders, providing texture, color, and contrast, and looks impressive in containers. Efficient for softening driveways or courtyards too!
• Drought tolerant, it performs best in full sun in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soils and provides weeks of interest. Ignored by deer!
• Tender, it is mostly grown as an annual in cool climate areas. It rarely sets seeds.
• Propagate by division.