Tag: Purple Fountain Grass

A spurt of purple fountain grass

by Paul Schumaker
June 19, 2019

By Ralph E. Mitchell Ornamental grasses can add a texture and color to landscapes that broadleaf plants cannot touch. The wind-driven motion of swaying grass topped with ornamental flowerheads provides dimension and even seasonal color. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Fountain Grass, Ornamental Grass, Purple Fountain Grass

Fact sheet: Purple Fountain Grass

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 9, 2017

Red fountain grass is an ornamental grass that is used in the landscape for its reddish foliage and showy flowers (Fig. 1). The leaves of this 3- to 4-foot-tall plant are narrow, curving, linear blades with a beautiful red cast. The purple-pink ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Factsheet, Pennisetum Setaceum 'Rubrum', Plant Sale, Purple Fountain Grass

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