Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' ~ Graceful Grasses® Purple Fountain Grass, Red Fountain Grass Size:18-CT FLAT Thrips are occasional problems

Thrips are occasional problems

IMAGES: Photo by Tero Laakso

Watch for canker

rugosa Hybrid

It has large serrated medium green leaves on vivid red stems and turns red-burgundy in fall

Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' ~ Graceful Grasses® Purple Fountain Grass, Red Fountain Grass Size:18-CT FLAT Thrips are occasional problemsPurple Fountain Grass is a dramatic warm season ornamental grass with narrow bronze purple foliage until fall when it turns brown. Upright stems sporting fluffy burgundy bottle brush like flower spikes bloom throughout summer and turn brown in fall Grows best with full sun and medium well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Orn. Grass Height: 2. 5' 3' Spread: 1' 2' Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 10 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun