Red Fountain Grass Live Plants | Pack of 2 (TWO) | 5-9" Tall | Pennisetum setaceum Rubrum

What You Will Receive: You will receive a Pack of 2 healthy Red Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum') starter plants, each currently 5-9 inches tall. Shipped bare-root and ready for planting, these vigorous starts are the most cost-effective way to create instant symmetry in patio planters or garden beds.

Instant Architectural Drama: Add movement and texture to your landscape. This grass is prized for its arching, burgundy-red foliage and soft, fuzzy rose-colored plumes that sway gracefully in the breeze. It acts as "living fireworks," providing a stunning color contrast against standard green shrubbery.

The Ultimate Container "Thriller": Create professional-looking pots effortlessly. In the classic "Thriller, Filler, Spiller" container recipe, Red Fountain Grass is the perfect central "Thriller." Its upright, fountaining habit creates height and drama, making it a top choice for porch urns, deck planters, and pool-side pots.

Tough & Low Maintenance: Enjoy a beautiful garden without the back-breaking work. Once established, this ornamental grass is exceptionally drought-tolerant, heat-loving, and virtually pest-free. It is highly resistant to deer, meaning your beautiful display won’t become a midnight snack.

Versatile Growing Options: Whether grown as a hardy perennial in warm climates (Zones 9-11) or as a spectacular annual showstopper in cooler regions, this grass adapts. It thrives in full sun and handles urban heat with ease, growing rapidly to fill its space within a single season.

Care Instructions: Upon arrival, unwrap immediately and soak roots in water for 20 minutes. Plant in well-draining soil in a location receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. Water daily for the first week to establish roots, then reduce frequency. If planting in pots, ensure the container has drainage holes.

Safe Arrival Guarantee: We ship using eco-friendly, secure packaging designed to protect the roots during transit. While plants may show signs of shipping stress (like minor leaf wilt), we guarantee healthy, viable root systems that will bounce back quickly once planted and watered.

Bring Professional Landscape Design to Your Doorstep

Transform your garden from ordinary to extraordinary with the dramatic flair of Red Fountain Grass. Known as one of the most popular ornamental grasses in the world, Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' is the secret weapon of landscape designers. With this 2-pack of vigorous starter plants, you can instantly frame an entryway, add symmetry to your patio, or create a bold color accent in your flower beds.

A Symphony of Color and Motion Few plants offer the sensory experience of Red Fountain Grass. As the wind blows, the burgundy-red blades ripple like waves, and the soft, foxtail-like plumes catch the sunlight, glowing in shades of copper, rose, and purple. It creates a dynamic, living sculpture that changes with the light of the day, offering a sophisticated aesthetic that flowers alone cannot achieve.

The "Thriller" Your Pots Have Been Waiting For Struggling to make your planters look full and finished? Red Fountain Grass is the answer. It grows rapidly to a mature height of 3-4 feet, providing the essential vertical element needed for high-impact container gardening. Pair it with trailing vines and blooming annuals for a magazine-worthy display.

Plant It and Forget It This grass is as tough as it is beautiful. It thrives in baking sun, tolerates drought once established, and is ignored by deer and rabbits.

For Warm Zones (9-11): It is a hardy perennial that returns year after year.

For Cool Zones (3-8): It is a fast-growing annual that provides a spectacular show from spring until the first hard frost.

Seasonal Availability Our 5-9 inch starter plants are grown in limited batches to ensure peak health. Order your 2-pack today to secure the season's most sought-after ornamental grass.

Main Color: Red, Burgundy, Copper
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours)
Blooming Period: Summer to Fall
Moisture Needs: Little to no watering (once established), Moderate watering (in containers)
USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 9-11 (Treat as Annual in Zones 3-8)
Mature Height: In containers: 2-3 feet | In ground: 3-5 feet
Ideal Soil Type: Loam soil, Sandy soil, Clay soil (Adaptable)