Types of Ornamental Grasses
 Annual
Red Fountain Grass
Pennisetum setaceum
Zone: 9
Height: 3-4 feet
Although not hardy in northern areas, annual fountain grass is
an outstanding accent plant for the annual border. It is very fast
growing and will form a large clump. It tends to be an arching,
upright plant. There are green leaved and red leaved forms. The
green leaved forms are easy to grow from seed and produce nice sized
plants by mid summer. The red leaved forms are propagated only by
division or cuttings and are the most commonly planted producing
burgundy red leaves and flower heads. Plants may be overwintered
by digging them up in the fall and bringing the crowns indoors before
frost. In the spring, the crowns may be divided. Cultivars to look
for are 'Rubrum' or 'Burgundy Giant'. Additional Types of Grasses |
