Pennisetum setaceum 'Cupreum'
Cupreum Fountain Grass
Description
This perennial grass reaches a size of 5' tall and wide, and is grown for its feathery plume-like seed heads. The plant should receive sun with little or no summer watering. 'Cupreum' has reddish brown leaves, rose colored plumes and usually does not seed.
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Bronze, Green, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Foundation
Special Uses
Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.