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Purple Fountain Grass

Pennisetum 'Rubrum'

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Overview

Pennisetum 'Rubrum', commonly known as Purple Fountain Grass, is a perennial ornamental renowned for its striking, burgundy foliage and cascading, fox-tail-like flower plumes. With a growth habit of 3-5 feet tall and 2-4 feet wide, this heat-tolerant grass thrives in full sun, adding movement and rich color to any landscape. It's non-invasive, requiring minimal care, and is drought-resistant once established, making it a popular choice for low-maintenance gardens.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–11Type GrassClimate Subtropical
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — purple flowers in the garden

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — With a growth habit of 3-5 feet tall and 2-4 feet wide
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — is a popular ornamental grass prized for its graceful texture and richly colored foliage
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — and is drought-resistant once established
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — commonly known as Purple Fountain Grass; fox-tail-like flower plumes
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — this heat-tolerant grass thrives in full sun
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — commonly known as Purple Fountain Grass
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — Pennisetum 'Rubrum' is drought-tolerant once established
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — adding movement and rich color to any landscape; it is generally pest and disease-resistant, ensuring ease of
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — Purple Fountain Grass does not typically reseed itself
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — alleviating concerns of unwanted spread.<br><br>To maintain its striking appearance
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — fox-tail-like flower plumes; grass with purple blooms
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