Purple Fountain Grass Rubrum

This Fountain Grass boasts elegant plumes with a pink/reddish hue, getting its name “Rubrum” from the word meaning red. It will put on a lovely, decorative show in the garden and is a wonderful accent grass. (Pennisetum setaceum)

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Plant - 3.5" pot

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Zones:	8, 9, 10
Plant Size:	36-48" tall, 18-24" wide
Light:	Full Sun, Mostly Sunny, Half Sun / Half Shade
Bloom Time:	Foliage plant all season
Shipping:	Most orders ship within 5 business days.
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SKU	28ORN
Botanical Name	Pennisetum setaceum
Common Name	Purple Fountain Grass
Foliage Color	Burgundy
Estimated Mature Height	36-48" tall
Ships As	Potted Plant
Planting Season	Spring, Summer
Planting Depth	Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in.
Bloom Time	Foliage plant all season
Estimated Mature Spread	18-24" wide
Light Requirements	Full Sun, Mostly Sunny, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture	Dry, Average, Well Draining
Will Tolerate	Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Drought/Dry Soil
Zones	8, 9, 10
Suggested Uses	Deer Resistant, Containers, Dried Flowers, Borders, Winter Interest

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Description

Rubrum is one of the most decorative of the popular Fountain Grasses. The elegantly arching plumes on this beauty are tinged reddish/pink, making a really lovely show in the garden.

The perennial fountain grasses are a prized group for landscaping accents, and they live up their name. They are mound-forming creating a fountain-like focal point wherever they grow, with a spectacular bloom in midsummer.

Ornamental Grasses provide texture, uniqueness, and beauty that will set off your favorite blooming flowers. Not only a dynamic element to your garden, Ornamental Grasses are extremely easy to grow, maintain, and will provide additional interest by evolving in seasons while the rest of your garden may be resting.

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5/18/2012

1.0

Buyer Beware

By Sheri

from Boise, Idaho

Comments about Purple Fountain Grass Rubrum:

I am very disappointed in the product received. BUYER BEWARE! You will only receive a small size plant for this very expensive price. It's the size of a pony pack. My bad. WAY TO EXPENSIVE for what you get.

It will take several years before I even have a plant. Stick with your local nursery, get a plant you can see once you plant it in the ground, and save on shipping.

Good grief.

10/21/2011

5.0

Neighborhood Landmark- Everyone loves it

By M'lynn

from W. Medford, MA.

Pros

Easy care
Great Textures
Inspiring to try more
Splendid foliage
Unusual colors

Cons

none

Best Uses

Front yard focal point
Good segue between plants
Interesting contrast

Comments about Purple Fountain Grass Rubrum:

When I turned over our front lawn to plants and flowers I needed some sort of focal point with a lot of Wow factor. I saw the ornamental grasses offered on the American Meadows site and picked two varieties to start with. Delivery was prompt, including planting directions, tips and lots of encouragement.
I planted the Purple Fountain Grass and hoped for the best. It has grown to such a wonderful height and bounty that my neighborhood has expressed admiration and pleasure at seeing it daily. I live on a main street and wanted to provide fun, wit and interest for the good people of Medford. Dog walkers, runners, joggers, stroller-pushers stop by to compliment my garden, especially noting the splendor of the Purple Fountain grass.
I haven't any criticism about the plants ordered, they have been healthy, prolific and add so much color and creativity to my front yard garden. I ordered more for next year!

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