Pennisetum 'Rubrum' - Sets Sales on Fire.
Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Feb 12th 2026
‘Rubrum’ hardly needs introduction. You know it. Customers rave about it. It's a chart-topper year after year.
Fast-growing and bloom-heavy, purple fountain grass thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, delivering reliable performance all season long.
Reaching three to five feet tall, 'Rubrum' creates dramatic sweeps in the landscape and stands strong as a bold seasonal focal point. Its upright, gracefully arching habit makes it equally at home in large c