the pennisetum setaceum "rubrum", belonging to the family of poaceas, is an ornamental plant very opened by landscapers. has rapid growth and yielding. the leaves, in bronze, grow initially erect and then fall back to create its typical "fontana" shape. prefers sunny positions or only partially shady and can withstand a temperature of -15.
Size:to the maximum of its development can reach the height meter approximately and get the same size in width.
flowering:the plant blooms around the end of August and remains in bloom until about October. flowers appear in large soft purple hues.
use: It is ideal to use in rocky gardens, also used for herbaceous (even mixed) and for pot cultivation.
the pennisetum setaceum "rubrum" is a deciduous graminacea native to tropical africa.