giant burgundy fountain grass
Pennisetum sp.
Giant burgundy fountain grass is a perennial in the tropics but is grown as an annual in Iowa. The foliage is a dark burgundy color, valuable in the garden.
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Giant burgundy fountain grass. Iowa Arboretum near Luther. 15 July 2003. Photo: Anna Gardner |
Annual or perennial: perennial grown as annual Origin: probably New Guinea and adjacent islands Height: to 6’ Hardiness: 10 Habit: clumping Moisture: moist, well-drained Propagation: stem cuttings Light: full sun Flowering: July-September Uses: mass plantings, specimen plantings, containers |
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