
Red Fountain Grass
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’
Upright arching foliage has a purplish red color all season long becoming more intense in autumn. In midsummer, purplish pink flowers appear on long arching stems, adding an element of feathery texture. Perennial in very southern climates, red fountain grass is grown as an annual in northern climates, and can be used in garden beds and decorative container plantings.
Sun / Shade Ratio
Shade Tolerance
Sun Tolerance
Attributes
SHAPE |
Upright arching | |
FOLIAGE |
Purplish red | |
MINIMUM HEIGHT |
3 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM HEIGHT |
5 |
Feet |
MINIMUM SPREAD |
3 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM SPREAD |
5 |
Feet |
HARDINESS ZONES |
9, 10, 11 |