tender fountain grass
Pennisetum setaceum
Tender fountain grass is a perennial grass grown as an annual in Iowa. The selection 'Rubrum' (also known as 'cupreum' and 'atrosanguineum') has burgundy foliage and plumes.
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Dwarf burgundy fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum ‘Cupreum compactum’). Reiman Gardens, Ames. 23 Sept 2003. Photo: Anna Gardner |
Annual or perennial: perennial grown as annual Origin: Africa, Asia, Arabia Height: 2-3 feet Hardiness: zone 9 Habit: clumping Moisture: moist Propagation: division for cultivars Light: full sun Flowering: August-October Uses: specimen and larger plantings, fresh and dried flowers |
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