Fireworks Fountain Grass
Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks' PP #18,504
Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Lore | While the species Pennisetum setaceum is considered invasive to California, selective plant breeding has resulted in attractive cultivated varieties that are seedless or do not produce viable seed, including Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum', 'Fireworks' and 'Skyrocket'. These three cultivars are non-invasive and safe for California gardening efforts. |
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Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing, 3 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide. |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Flower Attribute | Showy Plumes |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Variegated |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Mediterranean, Tropical |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden |
Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
Water Needs | Low |
Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Tolerant of drought conditions once established. Feed with a slow release general purpose fertilizer in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow As Annual in All Zones