Common Name: Annual Purple Fountaingrass
Purple Fountain Grass is a deciduous perennial grass. In climates that have occasional freezes this grass is used in the landscape as an annual. Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' has rough stems with long, narrow, bronze leaf blades. From mid-summer to early autumn this Pennisetum has pink to purplish pink spikelets that are plumed
Plant Type: | |
Width: | 2-3' |
Height: | 2-3' |
Fragrant: | No |
Fruit | Yes |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Zone: | 8 - 11 |
Deer Resistant: | Yes |
Salt Tolerant: | No |
Drought Tolerant: | No |
Exposure: | Full Sun |
Bloom Time: | Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall |
Landscape/Use: | Container |
Leaf Color: | Purple |
Fall Color: | Purple |