Fountain Grass, Red

Grown for its ornamental value, the fountain grass is a good choice for filling up those difficult spots in your garden.

Scientific Name:Pennisetum setaceum

Common Names:Crimson Fountaingrass, African Fountaingrass, Tender Fountaingrass, Purple Fountaingrass

Maximum Reachable Height:3 feet

Difficulty to Grow:easy

Care:rarely affected by disease or pests

Sunlight: full sun

Water:requires moderate watering; don't let the soil completely dry out

Fertiliser:use general purpose slow-release fertiliser during spring

Ornamental Use:used as an ornamental grass in many parts of the world

References:

https://florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg/special-pages/plant-detail.aspx?id=6178
https://plantcaretoday.com/purple-fountain-grass.html