Rubrum grass
Botanical name: pennisetum setaceum rubrum
Average Size at Maturity: 3 – 5 ft in height and a 2 – 4 ft spread
Hardy zone: zones 9 and 10
Bloom Time: late summer/fall
Flower Color: white/purple
Foliage Color: purple/red
Growth Rate: can reach maturity in one growing season
Pruning needs: trim back to 5 inches above the ground in the late fall
Landscape Use: great perennial border
Light Needs: 6 – 8 hours of sun a day
Special Feature: dramatic texture and foliage
Water Needs: only water when the top 2 – 3 inches of soil are completely dry
Fertilizing needs: apply a general all-purpose fertilizer once a month during growing season
