Pennisetum ‘Red Fountain Grass’
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’, commonly known as Red Fountain Grasscomma-sign is an ornamental grass prized for its archingcomma-sign burgundy-red foliage and gracefully noddingcomma-sign feathery plumes. It adds texturecomma-sign colorcomma-sign and movement to gardens and landscapes.
Specs
Burgundy Foliage with Graceful Movement
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’, known as Red Fountain Grass, adds dramatic flair to gardens with its arching burgundy-red foliage and soft, feathery plumes. This ornamental grass is ideal for creating texture, contrast, and motion in borders, containers, or mass plantings. Its drought tolerance and low-maintenance nature make it a standout in warm-climate landscapes.
Product Highlights
Category: Foliage
Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Growth Habit: Clumping, arching
Mature Size: 3 to 5 feet
USDA Zone: 9 to 10
Temperature: Thrives in 65–90°F
Color: Burgundy-red foliage with reddish-purple plumes
Light Requirement: Full sun
Water Needs: Low to moderate
Bloom Size: Plumes 6 to 12 inches long
Pet Friendly? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Perfect for sunny borders, containers, and mass plantings, adding texture and color to landscapes with its dramatic foliage and feathery plumes.
Pro-tip
To encourage best growth, plant in full sun with well-drained soil, and trim back in early spring before new growth begins.
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’, known as Red Fountain Grass, adds dramatic flair to gardens with its arching burgundy-red foliage and soft, feathery plumes. This ornamental grass is ideal for creating texture, contrast, and motion in borders, containers, or mass plantings. Its drought tolerance and low-maintenance nature make it a standout in warm-climate landscapes.
Product Highlights
Category: Foliage
Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Growth Habit: Clumping, arching
Mature Size: 3 to 5 feet
USDA Zone: 9 to 10
Temperature: Thrives in 65–90°F
Color: Burgundy-red foliage with reddish-purple plumes
Light Requirement: Full sun
Water Needs: Low to moderate
Bloom Size: Plumes 6 to 12 inches long
Pet Friendly? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Perfect for sunny borders, containers, and mass plantings, adding texture and color to landscapes with its dramatic foliage and feathery plumes.
Pro-tip
To encourage best growth, plant in full sun with well-drained soil, and trim back in early spring before new growth begins.
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit:
Arching
Mature Height:
MEDIUM (2 to 6 feet)
USDA Zone:
Temperate (Zones 7 to 9)
Temperature:
Warm Climate
Color:
Red
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Water Need:
Low
Bloom Size:
Large
Pet Friendly:
Yes