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Cenchrus setaceus 'Rubrum'

Family: Poaceae, Genus: Cenchrus

Description:

Cenchrus setaceus 'Rubrum' is an ornamental grass with tall stems and foot-long burgundy plumes. Its rich purple foliage turns golden with age, forming a fountain-like shape. This drought and heat-resistant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is rarely damaged by deer. It is a perennial in zones 9-11 and an annual in cooler zones, adding dramatic color and texture to landscapes.

Sources:
  1. [1] Graceful Grasses® Purple Fountain Pennisetum: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
  2. [2] Purple Fountain Grass: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
  3. [3] Purple Fountain Grass: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
  4. [4] Graceful Grasses® Purple Fountain Pennisetum: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
  5. [5] Graceful Grasses® Purple Fountain Pennisetum: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
  6. [6] Purple Fountain Grass: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source

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Last Updated June 30, 2025

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