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 9–11Climate Subtropical

Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — commonly known as Purple Fountain Grass

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Poaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — grass with purple blooms

Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — grass for full

Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — commonly known as Purple Fountain Grass; fox-tail-like flower plumes

Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — is a perennial ornamental renowned for its striking; is a popular ornamental grass prized for its graceful

Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — With a growth habit of 3-5 feet tall and 2-4 feet wide; this heat-tolerant grass thrives in full sun

Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — burgundy foliage and cascading; making it a smart choice for water-conservation landscapes.<br><br>Though a

Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — fox-tail-like flower plumes; grass with purple blooms

Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — this heat-tolerant grass thrives in full sun; reaching heights of 3 to 4 feet with a similar spread

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') — and is drought-resistant once established; commonly known as Purple Fountain Grass

Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — making it a popular choice for low-maintenance gardens; and is drought-resistant once established

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