Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'
African Fountain Grass
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African Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum') - Description
Pennisetum setaceum, commonly known as Fountain Grass, is a C4 perennial bunch grass that is native to open, scrubby habitats in East Africa, tropical Africa, Middle East and SW Asia. It has been introduced to many parts of the world as an ornamental plant. It is drought-tolerant, grows fast, reaches 3 feet in height, and has many purple, plumose flower spikes.
African Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum') - Blooming
Bears bristly, feathery spikelets. Some are purple, others are yellow and pink.
African Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum') - Growth
Feathery, bottlebrush or bushy, foxtail like seed heads. Annuals and hardy and tender perennials. Clump forming grasses. Grows best in full sun. Works well as part of a border or rock garden. The spikelets make nice additions to a fresh or dried flower ensemble.
African Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum') - Planting
Propagate by division in spring or early summer, or by seeds in early spring. Some species self-seed at high rates.
African Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum') - Pest
Pennisetum is prone to rust, eye spot, and leaf spots.
African Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum') - Interesting facts
Pennisetum is found worldwide in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate areas. Species are used as a type of millet.
African Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum') - Soil and irrigation
Average to rich, well-draining soil.
