Botanical Name: Pennisetum 'Rubrum' Add
Common Name: Purple Fountain Grass  
Plant photo of: Pennisetum  'Rubrum'
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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

Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor
Photographer: Linda Engstrom
  • Description

  • Notes

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.