PENNISETUM SETACEUM `RUBRUM`Category: PerennialHardiness Zone: 8 10Bloom Color: Red ShadesIt's a perennial somewhere but not in New England where it must be treated as an annual. But boy is it worth it! The deep burgundy foliage and continually blooming reddish purple bottle brush flowers can't be resisted. Dig it in the fall and overwinter in a greenhouse and the 3 4 grower will provide years of beauty. Great for container gardening. Burgundy foliage Continually blooming

dark green foliage and an outstanding display of large red berries that are both persistent and edible

the bright yellow variegation matures to a striking golden yellow and plant stems deepen to showy red creating a near riot of landscape color

semi erect stems that can reach up to 15' high

Plant in full sun and well-drained fertile soil

this easy to grow plant will thrive in full sun looking absolutely regal in the middle or toward the back of a garden

» Aggressive and upright-growing

and poor soil tolerant

You will never come back in the house empty handed during the late July through August harvest period of this plant unless you eat everything you pick before you come in

Native to North America

Height:10-15 ft

more woody fronds add color and texture in late summer through winter

rounded branching