Pennisetum advena rubrum Penar Purple Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail
Pennisetum advena rubrum Penar Purple Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pennisetum advena rubrum Purple Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting
Description:
Pennisetum advena rubrum, or Purple Fountain Grass, is an eye-catching ornamental grass known for its vibrant purple foliage and graceful arching habit. This perennial grass produces long, fluffy reddish-purple flower spikes in summer, adding movement and interest to the landscape. Purple Fountain Grass thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, making it a striking choice for gardens, borders, or container plantings. With its dramatic color and elegant form, it creates a captivating focal point and enhances the overall beauty of any landscape or garden setting. A sterile form of Pennisetum means no weed potential. Great planted in pots or in borders. Mass plant for impact. Grows to approx. 1.5m H x 1.2m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Embankment, Erosion Control, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Roundabouts / Splitters, Verge, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
None
Family Name: Origin:
Poaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Burgundy, Purple
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
Plant will be supplied in 14cm pot.
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