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Purple Fountain Grass 'Cupreum' (Pennisetum setaceum): A Colorful, Arching Grass with Copper-Red Plumes

Purple Fountain Grass 'Cupreum' is a cultivar of Pennisetum setaceum selected for its intense copper-red to purple foliage and showy, arching flower plumes. The species is native to Africa and the Middle East.

Dramatic Color

This grass forms a graceful, fountain-like mound 3–4 feet tall and wide. The narrow leaves are deep burgundy to copper-red throughout the growing season. In summer, feathery, bottlebrush-like plumes emerge, initially reddish, aging to tan. The plumes arch outward, creating a stunning silhouette. In frost-free climates, it is evergreen; elsewhere, it is grown as an annual.

Cultivation Notes

Full sun and well-drained soil are essential. It is drought-tolerant once established. 'Cupreum' is often propagated vegetatively to maintain color. It is a popular container plant, border accent, and mass planting for dramatic color contrast.

Family:	Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus:	Pennisetum (pen-ih-SEE-tum) (Info)
Species:	setaceum (se-TAY-see-um) (Info)
Cultivar:	Cupreum

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