- Rubrum grass
Botanical name: pennisetum setaceum rubrum
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 3 – 5 ft in height and a 2 – 4 ft spread
Bloom time: late summer/fall
Hardy zone: zones 9 and 10
Flower color: white/purple
Foliage color: purple/red
Growth rate: can reach maturity in one growing season
Pruning instructions: trim back to 5 inches above the ground in the late fall
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great perennial border
Light needs: 6 – 8 hours of sun a day
Special features: dramatic texture and foliage
Watering instructions: only water when the top 2 – 3 inches of soil are completely dry
Fertilizing instructions : apply a general all-purpose fertilizer once a month during growing season
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: sand or loam
Companion plants: lemongrass, coneflower, aster
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
