Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' ~ Graceful Grasses® Purple Fountain Grass, Red Fountain Grass Size:18-CT FLAT non-fruiting canes can be tip

non-fruiting canes can be tip pruned in summer

Unnoticeable tiny yellow flowers bloom in spring that gives way to an abundance of fruit that remains on the thorny coral stems after the leaves drop

Stems tend to flop if grown in rich

Airy tassel-like copper-red plumes bloom above the foliage in late summer and gradually mature to silvery white and persist into winter

COMPANION PLANTS: Loblolly Pine

Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' ~ Graceful Grasses® Purple Fountain Grass, Red Fountain Grass Size:18-CT FLAT non-fruiting canes can be tipPurple Fountain Grass is a dramatic warm season ornamental grass with narrow bronze purple foliage until fall when it turns brown. Upright stems sporting fluffy burgundy bottle brush like flower spikes bloom throughout summer and turn brown in fall Grows best with full sun and medium well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Orn. Grass Height: 2. 5' 3' Spread: 1' 2' Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 10 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun