Rubrum Red Fountain Grass
Pennisetum setaceum
pen-NIS-eh-tum seh-TAY-shee-um
Ornamental Grass
Purple Fountain Grass
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Outstanding accent plants for annual borders. Fast growing. Arching, upright growth habit. Long red-purple plumes on cascading purple foliage. A quick bloomer. Used as a bedding plant or in containers.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Purple
Fall Foliage
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
3–4 ft
Spread
3–4 ft
Form
Plume
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Thriller
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
Decorative Grass
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Geranium, Hanging Baskets & Pansies
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring Division