Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'
Fountain Grass
Fountain Grass
Exposure
- Sun
- Partial shade
Rusticity
Bloom time
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Purple colored foliage
- Magnificent star plant in arrangements
- Beautiful plant from spring until fall
- Low maintenance
- Grown as an annual
This annual grass is known for its spectacular foliage, a deep burgundy red that lasts throughout the summer. Its arched plumes, an intense crimson red, bloom from June until frost, bringing a touch of grace and lightness to your beds and borders.
It looks great as a feature plant in potted arrangements.
Assets of Purple Fountain Grass:
- Decorative foliage: Its burgundy red color catches the eye and creates a striking contrast with the other plants in your garden.
- Long-lasting flowering: The plumes bloom from June until frost, for a visual spectacle that lasts all summer long.
- Graceful bearing: Its supple and airy bearing brings a touch of lightness and movement to your landscaping compositions.
- Easy to care for: This plant is relatively easy to grow and requires little maintenance.
Purple Fountain Grass is ideal for:
- Beds and borders: It adds a touch of color and texture to your landscaping compositions.
- Containers: Its compact size makes it an ideal plant for pots and planters.
- Rock gardens: Its burgundy red foliage contrasts beautifully with stones and rocks.
- Xeric gardens: It tolerates drought well and is therefore perfect for dry gardens.
Growing tips:
- Soil: Purple Fountain Grass prefers well-drained soil, rich in organic matter and slightly acidic.
- Exposure: It thrives in full sun, but can also tolerate partial shade.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first year of growth, then let the soil dry slightly between waterings.
- Pruning: Cut back faded stems in late fall or early spring.
- Wintering: In areas with cold winters, mulch the base of the plant to protect it from frost.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Upright
Flowering colours:
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Tolerates moist soils
Maintenance:
- Easy
Soil requirement:
- Rich
- Fresh
- Well-drained soil
Features
Features
Resistance:
- Drought
Attract:
- Pollinators
Use:
- Centerpiece plant
- Clumps
- Pots
- Flowerbeds
Attribute:
- Fast growing

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