One of the most dramatic accent plants for borders, pots and garden displays! Tall, cascading foliage of brilliant bronze red makes a perfect contrast for the plumes that rise out of the center.
How to care for Red Fountain Grass
Light. Needs full sun. It grows poorly in partial shade, especially among tree roots.
Water. Water regularly while it establishes. After that it is moderately drought tolerant. Plant it on a well-drained site.
Soil and feeding. It tolerates sand, loam and clay, and acidic to slightly alkaline soil.
Size. Grows to about 4 ft. Feathery 12-inch plumes nod on 3-ft stalks from early summer into fall.
Problems to watch. No serious pests or diseases. Seeds drop and sprout into nearby beds, so pull volunteer seedlings.
Good to know. It grows as a perennial in South Florida. Plumes work in fresh arrangements but fall apart as they dry.
Sources: UF/IFAS EDIS: Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum', Purple Fountain Grass
