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Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Messiacum

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Overview

Red Paintbrush Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'), an ornamental grass with striking burgundy foliage, reaches 4 to 5 feet in height with an equal spread. Its arching leaves and fuzzy, bottlebrush plumes add texture to gardens. This perennial thrives in full sun with moderate water. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11; treated as an annual in cooler climates. Ideal for creating contrast and movement in landscape designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–9Type GrassClimate Temperate
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Messiacum) — Red Paintbrush Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum')
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Messiacum) — reaches 4 to 5 feet in height with an equal spreadFountain Grass (Pennisetum Messiacum) — Its arching leaves and fuzzy, bottlebrush plumes add texture to gardensFountain Grass (Pennisetum Messiacum) — an ornamental grass with striking burgundy foliageFountain Grass (Pennisetum Messiacum) — This perennial thrives in full sun with moderate waterFountain Grass (Pennisetum Messiacum) — Ideal for creating contrast and movement in landscape designsFountain Grass (Pennisetum Messiacum) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11; treated as an annual in cooler climates

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Messiacum) — Red Paintbrush Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum')
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Messiacum) — reaches 4 to 5 feet in height with an equal spread
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Messiacum) — Its arching leaves and fuzzy, bottlebrush plumes add texture to gardens
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Messiacum) — an ornamental grass with striking burgundy foliage
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Messiacum) — This perennial thrives in full sun with moderate water
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Messiacum) — Ideal for creating contrast and movement in landscape designs
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Messiacum) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11; treated as an annual in cooler climates
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