🌾 Red Fountain Grass
Pennisetum setaceum
An ornamental grass with arching burgundy-red foliage and soft, bottlebrush flower plumes that add movement and color. Heat- and drought-tolerant, it’s a striking accent in sunny South Florida landscapes.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Africa
☀️ Light: Full Sun
💧 Water: Low to Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
📏 Size: 3–5 ft tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Spring through Fall
🪴 Landscape Use: Accent plantings, mass plantings, borders, containers
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant Red Fountain Grass in well-drained soil amended with Coast of Maine Bumper Crop and cut back in late winter to encourage fresh, vibrant growth.