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Pennisetum 'Rubrum'

Purple Fountain Grass

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This grass will reach 6' high and has deciduous, purplish red leaves with clusters of purple flowers that appear in summer and fall. Tall grasses are highly combustible.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual, Grass

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Purple, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.