Pennisetum setaceum rubrum Purple Fountain Grass

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Pennisetum setaceum rubrum, or Purple Fountain Grass, is a graceful ornamental grass, with lovely soft, flowing, purple-tinted foliage. From early summer masses of rich purple colo ured flower plumes are displayed. This exotic plant looks best when given space to sway and move in the breeze, making a relaxing sound. Fertilise with a slow release once a year in spring. Prune back every few years to encourage new growth. Soil: Moist, fertile loams to clay loams preferring good drainage but tolerating poor drainage. Conditions: Best foliage colour is seen in full sun but the plant will accept partly shaded sites. Drought, coastal, humid, wind and mildly frost tolerant. Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m Show more