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Fireworks & Purple Fountain Grass

Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'

Grass - Fireworks & Purple Fountain or Pennisetum Fireworks & Purple Fountain Grass

4.5" Proven Winners - Grass Pennisetum Fireworks

Pennisetum Fireworks (Spring only)
Height: 24-30 in
Spread: 14-30 in
Spacing: 24-30 in


Pennisetum Rubrum (Purple Fountain Grass) (Spring & Fall)
Height: 30-36 in
Spread: 10-24 in
Spacing: 18-24 in

The colors in these grasses intensify under direct sunlight and may ship "greener" as they are usually grown at Meadowridge under greenhouse cover. In the fall we try to have the Pennisetum Rubrum grown outdoors for stronger coloring.  


4.5" Proven Winner Grass: 7-26694-50112-7
(Ships as 10 - 4.5" Pots per flat)
8" Grass (Fall): 
7-26694-50247-6
(Ships as 1 - 8" Pot, fits 24/shelf & 72/rack)


Height: 24-36 in
Spread: 10-30 in
Spacing: 18-30 in
Hardiness Zone: 9a-10b

Available In:

4.5 Proven Winners

Characteristics & Attributes for Grass - Fireworks & Purple Fountain or Pennisetum Fireworks & Purple Fountain Grass:

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Seasonal Program:

  • Fall
  • Spring

Habit:

  • Upright

Attributes:

  • Container
  • Fast Growing
  • Ground Cover
  • Mass Planting
  • Ornamental Grass
  • Border or Bed
  • Edging
  • Great Foliage
  • Low Maintenance
  • No Deadheading
  • Award Winning

Foliage Color:

  • Burgundy
  • Multi-Color
  • Red
  • Bronze
  • Green
  • Purple

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer
  • Fall