Purple Fountain Grass 'Rubrum'

Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'

This graceful clump-forming warm season grass features narrow deep, rich red leaves, while showy burgundy bottlebrush flower panicles appear in late summer. Moderate growth rate.

Full sun.

Zone: 9

Blooms late summer
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
2.5-3 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant

Photo: Courtesy of Blue Sky Nursery