Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’
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Red Fountain Grass
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 4' x 4' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Bloom Time | Summer, Fall |
| Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Deer Resistant, Desert Conditions, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 8-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 5A-9B |
| Plant Type | Grass-like |
Reddish brown leaves with showy rosy turning to flax color plumes. Very showy! Prefers sun. Great for many landscape situations: containers mass foundation planting near a pool. Typically does not reseed like many other Pennisetum varieties. Low water requirement; however does look great with regular water. Does die back in winter. Cut back prior to season’s new growth.
