Pennisetum setaceum 'Cupreum'

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Cupreum Fountain Grass

 
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Information by:         Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.