An excellent contrasting grass for large groupings in open areas or as the centerpiece for a large container garden.
Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks'
Fountain Grass or Variegated Red Fountain Grass
Tips for Homeowners:
Most commonly used as an annual, this variety should be fertilized with a slow-release fertilizer at planting. Water in periods of drought.
Rate this Plant:
Multiple colors are aligned in white, green and burgundy stripes the entire length of the leaves and in full sun will change to red. The red bottle-brush type flowers appear in summer aging to tan.
- Colorful striped foliage
- Bottle-brush type, purple flowers bloom in summer
- Easy care
Height: 24-36 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Zone: 9-11
Color: Purple
Interesting Notes about Fountain Grass:
Fountain Grass is one of the most beautiful and graceful of grasses with its cascading, flowing foliage. Their care is minimal and most varieties thrive in sun and heat. They are dramatic when planted in sweeping masses or when one plant is sharing space with other perennials in the landscape or container. The beauty is extended inside when using the bottlebrush-type inflorescens in dried or fresh arrangements. Hardiness does vary with species.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Garden
- Container
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Heat Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Fast Growing
- Vigorous
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/Foliage
- Fall Color
- Ornamental Grass
Foliage Color:
- Multi-Color
- Green
- Red
- Burgundy
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
