Pennisetum "Rubrum"

Mature Height: 3–5 feet

Mature Spread: 2–4 feet

Growth Habit: Upright, fountain-like arching form

USDA Zones: 9–11 (grows as an annual in cooler climates)

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Soil Needs: Well-drained; tolerates poor soils

Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

Foliage Color: Deep burgundy to purple-red

Flowering: Soft burgundy-pink plumes in summer through fall