Pennisetum Advena Rubrum

Transform your landscape or container garden with the dramatic, rich colors of Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum advena 'Rubrum'). Famous for its cascading, deep-burgundy leaves and soft, feathery, rose-crimson plume flowers, this fast-growing ornamental grass adds immediate height, texture, and motion…

Transform your landscape or container garden with the dramatic, rich colors of Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum advena 'Rubrum'). Famous for its cascading, deep-burgundy leaves and soft, feathery, rose-crimson plume flowers, this fast-growing ornamental grass adds immediate height, texture, and motion to any outdoor space.

Whether planted as a vibrant focal point, massed along borders, or mixed into patio containers, this low-maintenance favorite thrives in full sun and heat.

🌟 Key Features

🎨 Vibrant Color: Arching leaves in deep purple, burgundy, and dark red tones.
🌾 Feathery Plumes: Soft, foxtail-like flower spikes bloom continuously from summer through autumn.
☀️ Heat & Drought Tolerant: Built to thrive in hot, sunny conditions once established.
🦋 Wildlife Friendly: Attracts birds and pollinators while remaining naturally deer and rabbit resistant.
✂️ Low Maintenance: Highly versatile, easy to grow, and rarely bothered by pests.

📋 Plant Care & Specifications

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Pennisetum advena 'Rubrum' (syn. Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum')
Common Names	Purple Fountain Grass, Red Fountain Grass
Sun Exposure	☀️ Full Sun (6+ hours daily for best color)
Water Needs	💧 Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Mature Size	📏 3–5 ft. Tall x 2–4 ft. Wide
USDA Hardiness	🌡️ Perennial in Zones 9–11; grown as an Annual in Zones 3–8
Soil Type	🪴 Well-draining, fertile soil (pH 6.0–7.5)

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200mm	In stock	$30.09
250mm	In stock	$49.69
300mm	In stock	$39.89

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