Pennisetum Setaceum Tall Purple Fountain Grass

Description

Tall Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum Tall’)
Bring bold drama and graceful movement to your garden with the Tall Purple Fountain Grass — a stunning ornamental grass admired for its deep burgundy foliage and tall, arching plumes that sway elegantly in the breeze. This impressive variety can reach up to 2 metres, making it a striking focal point in landscapes, borders, and large containers.
Growing Conditions:
Light: Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for the best colour and flowering.
Water: Moderate water needs. Water regularly when young; once established, it becomes fairly drought-tolerant.
Soil: Grows best in well-drained soil. Tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils.
Climate: Best suited to warm, frost-free climates. In colder regions, grow as an annual or in containers for winter protection.
Growth Habit: Fast-growing, clump-forming grass with slender, arching burgundy leaves and soft, purplish-pink flower plumes from midsummer to autumn.
Size: Grows up to 1.8–2m tall and about 1m wide.
Garden Use: Excellent as a tall backdrop in borders, along fences, or as a standalone feature. Its feathery flower spikes add height, texture, and colour to the landscape — and are also beautiful in dried arrangements.