Purple-Leaved Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum 'Rubrum') - Growing Guide | Neighborbrite

Purple-Leaved Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum 'Rubrum') - Grasses

Grow conditions

Sunlight

Full-sun

Hardiness zone

9-11

Min. Temperature

19°F (−7°C)

Soil type

Loam, Sandy, Well drained

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Purple-Leaved Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Setaceum 'Rubrum'

Grow conditions

Sunlight: Full-sun
Hardiness zone: 9-11
Min. Temperature: 19°F (−7°C)
Soil type: Loam, Sandy, Well drained
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral

Plant traits

Mature height3-4 feet

Mature spread2-3 feet

Plant typeGrasses

Bloom seasonSummer, Fall

Foliage typeDeciduous

Tolerance & safety

Drought tolerant❌No

Pet safe—Unknown

Deer resistant✅Yes

Pollinator-friendly—Unknown

Purple-Leaved Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum 'Rubrum') - Grasses

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