Red Fountain Grass
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'
Poaceae
Growth habit
Grass/Sedge
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Source of plant
Chad Thomas, Crownsville Nursery
Description
Rich burgundy colored leaves form an upright clump; flower heads are purple and arching, borne throughout the summer; attains good fall color only in full sun (DS 264). Foliage and spikes rose-colored (DS 3).
USDA Hardiness Zone
8
Special characteristics
foliage characteristics, flower color