USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
Height
30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread
30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light
full sun
Soil Moisture
low to average, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
Pennisetum setaceum 'Eaton Canyon' (crimson fountaingrass) bears showy and bright red flowers during mid-summer to mid autumn. This ornamental grass is clump forming and has bright red and medium green foliage that is showy, glossy, fine textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Pennisetum setaceum 'Eaton Canyon' (crimson fountaingrass) is showy. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning ornamental grass which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Border, container, cut flowers, edging, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics
Pennisetum setaceum 'Eaton Canyon' tolerates pollution and salt.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Pennisetum setaceum 'Eaton Canyon' (crimson fountaingrass) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Pennisetum setaceum 'Eaton Canyon' (crimson fountaingrass) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
