Purple Fountain Grass
Pennisetum × advena ‘Rubrum’
Pennisetum Advena Rubrum is an ornamental grass featuring striking red, fluffy flower plumes that add vibrant color to borders and gardens. It blooms mainly from summer to autumn and prefers sunny locations.
Attributes
Type
Grass, deciduous
Spread
0.5 – 1.0 m
Soil
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Min. temperature
-2 °C
Data: Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden
Drought tolerant
Attracts pollinators
Ornamental
Care guide
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low
Height
0.8–1.2 m
Hardiness
Medium
Flowering
Summer–Autumn
Foliage
Deciduous
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Sources
Page information is based on the following sources:
- Profile Kew POWO — Pennisetum × advena ‘Rubrum’
- Facts Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden