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Pennisetum setaceum 'Cupreum' (x advena 'Rubrum') - Red Fountain Grass

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Pennisetum setaceum 'Cupreum' (x advena 'Rubrum') is a vibrant variety that stands tall in any landscape with its flamboyantly colored burgundy-red leaves, known to many as the Red Fountain Grass. Rising up to 3-5 feet, this perennial grass is prized for its dramatic, fluffy, fox-tail-like blooms that put on a truly mesmerizing show. Its robust blush foliage arches gracefully, forming a dense cluster that steals the spotlight in beds, borders, or container gardens all year round, with a spectacular fall show. As a sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant, it requires minimal maintenance, flourishing in full sun while conserving water, a brilliant pick for gardens in hardiness zones 9-11. Whether placed against green backsplashes for a striking contrast or used in mass plantings, the Red Fountain Grass injects an exotic, textural appeal into landscape designs. Turn any garden space into a stunning spectacle with this easy-to-grow, non-invasive ornamental grass that refuses to blend in.

  • Size: Up to 3-5 feet tall and wide
  • Flowers: Fluffy, fox-tail-like blooms
  • Foliage: Narrow burgundy-red leaves
  • Water usage: Low (drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Seasonal Interest: Offers year-round interest with particularly striking fall bloom
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