Pennisetum setaceum Rubrum
Fountain Grass
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Common Name: Fountain grass
Latin Name: Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'
Soil: Well-drained soil
Position: Full sun
Flowering period/colour: July-September/Burgundy
Hardiness: Hardy
Eventual height/spread: 1.5m/0.6m
Special features: Deep purple-black leaves and bottlebrush-like flowers.
This grass is the perfect choice for adding a burst of colour to your garden due to its highly ornamental foliage. The foliage grows in upright clumps and the leaves are a deep purple colour. In late summer, the flowers appear and these are burgundy in colour and last well into autumn. The 'Rubrum' can be planted in a pot and it is a great choice for adding height and structure to your garden. Like other grasses, this perennial is particularly attractive on a windy day when its wispy foliage and flowers can sway in the breeze.