🌾 Red Fountain Grass
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’
A dramatic ornamental grass with arching, burgundy-red foliage and soft, foxtail-like plumes that sway gracefully in the breeze.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida (treated as annual in colder regions)
🌍 Native Origin: Africa, Middle East
☀️ Light: Full sun
💧 Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
📏 Size: 3–5 ft tall, 2–4 ft wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Summer to fall with burgundy-pink plumes
🪴 Landscape Use: Ideal for borders, accents, containers, and mass plantings for movement and color
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Amend planting beds with Coast of Maine Bumper Crop to enhance soil fertility and sustain vibrant red foliage