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Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'

Purple Fountain Grass

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This grass will reach 6' high and has deciduous, purplish/red leaves with clusters of purple flowers that appear in summer and fall. Cut back hard in the winter to avoid frost damage and to allow vibrant new growth in the spring.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

In the fall, unless it is very hot outside, you can reduce your total watering time by 1/2.

Do not reduce run times, reduce the number of watering days.