Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' – Purple Fountain Grass
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Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' – Purple Fountain Grass
A stunning deciduous perennial grass perfect for borders, containers, and rock gardens! This exceptional plant features beautiful purple foliage that creates a dramatic display throughout the season, adding vibrant color and texture to your garden. With its exceptional tolerance for drought, deer, and heat, this reliable performer is perfect for low-maintenance landscapes. The clump-forming growth habit makes it excellent for ground cover, borders, rock gardens, and cut flower arrangements, while attracting butterflies to your garden. This variety doesn't set seed, making it a well-behaved choice for your landscape.
Key Features:
- Deciduous perennial grass
- Drought, deer, and heat tolerant – perfect for low-maintenance gardens
- Beautiful purple foliage adds dramatic color
- Clump-forming growth habit
- Attracts butterflies to your garden
- Doesn't set seed – well-behaved in the landscape
- Excellent for ground cover, borders, rock gardens, and cut flower arrangements
- Adds vibrant color and texture to the landscape
- Thrives in hot, sunny locations
Growing Details:
Height: 3-4 feet
Exposure: Sun | Water: Moderate to dry
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11
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