Pennisetum 'Rubrum'
Purple Fountain Grass
Description
This grass will reach 6' high and has deciduous, purplish red leaves with clusters of purple flowers that appear in summer and fall. Tall grasses are highly combustible.
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual, Grass
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Purple, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Meadow, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Park, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.