{"product_id":"pennisetum-setaceum-rubrum","title":"Rubrum Purple Fountain Grass","description":"\u003cp\u003ePennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum') is one of the most dramatic and universally admired ornamental grasses in cultivation — a strikingly bold, richly colored fountain grass whose long, arching, burgundy-red to deep wine-purple blades sweep outward in graceful, full curves that create an irresistible combination of bold color, refined texture, and elegant, continuously fluid movement. The foliage color is deep and saturated from the very first flush of growth, maintaining its rich burgundy-red intensity through the full growing season with remarkable consistency — never fading, never losing its visual authority, and never failing to command admiring attention as a specimen, a border anchor, or a dramatic container subject. In late summer, long, fluffy, rose-to-burgundy flower plumes emerge on arching stems above the foliage, their soft, feathery texture providing a delicate, airy counterpoint to the bold, sweeping leaf mass below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis professional-grade 4\" plant arrives with a healthy, well-established root system cultivated through professional horticultural practices — ready to establish and grow quickly into its full, fountain-shaped form. 'Rubrum' performs magnificently as a bold free-standing specimen in mixed borders, as a dramatic large container subject on patios and terraces, as a structural anchor in tropical and Mediterranean-style plantings, and as a high-impact mass planting on slopes and open spaces where its sweeping burgundy-red fountains create a landscape-scale color statement of real power and sustained presence throughout the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRichly Saturated Burgundy-Red Foliage All Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, sweeping, arching blades in deep, consistent burgundy-red to wine-purple maintain their saturated color intensity from the first spring growth through fall — one of the most reliably and persistently colored ornamental grasses available, never fading through the heat and length of the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraceful Fountain-Shaped Architectural Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, sweeping blades arch outward in a full, symmetrical fountain shape — creating strong architectural presence, fluid movement, and a landscape-scale visual impact in borders, containers, and open plantings that few other ornamental grasses can match for sheer structural drama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Rose-Burgundy Plumes in Late Summer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, fluffy, rose-to-burgundy bottlebrush plumes emerge in late summer and persist attractively through fall — adding a soft, feathery floral accent and an additional layer of seasonal color and texture above the rich, sweeping burgundy foliage mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Large Container Specimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e The full, sweeping fountain form and richly saturated foliage color make 'Rubrum' one of the most dramatic and rewarding ornamental grasses for large patio containers and terrace plantings — delivering an immediate and lasting bold burgundy impression that commands every outdoor space it occupies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Drought Tolerant Once Established:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in the heat of summer and tolerates dry periods with good establishment — a vigorous, reliable performer for sunny borders, water-wise landscapes, and warm-climate garden designs where bold foliage color and sweeping architectural form are equally essential qualities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 4\" healthy live plants thrive in full sun (6+ hours daily) with well-drained soil and moderate moisture; best foliage color develops in full sun — shade reduces the depth and intensity of the burgundy-red coloration significantly. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce to moderate supplemental irrigation. Treat as a tender perennial; frost-sensitive in cold climates. USDA Hardiness Zones 9–11; grown as a warm-season annual or overwintered indoors in containers in cooler zones. Mature height: 3–5 feet in bloom; spread: 2–3 feet. Bloom time: late summer through fall. Cut back to 4–6 inches in early spring to encourage vigorous, richly colored new growth. Note: Pennisetum setaceum is considered invasive in some warm coastal regions — check local guidelines before planting in the ground in frost-free climates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48154409730262,"sku":"2PENRUB4","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/PENNISETUM_setaceum_Rubrum.png?v=1776988970","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/pennisetum-setaceum-rubrum","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}