Purple Fountain Grass
Grass

Purple Fountain Grass

Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'

Burgundy foliage topped with fuzzy rose-colored plumes. Stunning in containers where it's treated as an annual in cold climates.

Bloom Season
Jul - Oct
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
3-4' tall
USDA Zones 9-11
Bloom Colors
Pink
Red
Traits
▢ Container Friendly△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance
Soil
SandyLoam
Pairs Well With
Salvia
Perennial
Lavender
Perennial
Coneflower
Perennial
Sedum
Perennial
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