USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread
0.3 - 1.2 m (1 - 4 ft)
Light
full sun
Soil Moisture
low, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The ornamental grass Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' (annual purple fountaingrass) bears showy and light pink flowers during mid-summer to mid fall. The showy glossy foliage is bright red and medium green in colour and fine in texture. Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' (annual purple fountaingrass) bears showy fruit. A specimen plant, Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' (annual purple fountaingrass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Accent, annual, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, foundation, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics
This ornamental grass attracts birds to your garden. Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.
Cautions
This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
