Pennisetum Grass Red and Green

Arabic Name: عشبة الزينة
Botanical Name: Pennisetum setaceum
Common Names: Pennisetum Grass, Fountain Grass, Ornamental Grass, Feathertop Grass, African Fountain Grass, Dwarf Fountain Grass, Red Fountain Grass, Purple Fountain Grass, Rubrum Grass, Green Fountain Grass, Wild Fountain Grass
Available Sizes and Heights:
6ltr Red – 40 to 50 cm
6ltr Green – 40 to 50 cm
V12 Red – 40 to 50 cm
V12 Green – 40 to 50 cm
V09 Red – 40 to 50 cm
V09 Green – 40 to 50 cm

Pennisetum setaceum, widely known as Fountain Grass or Ornamental Grass, is a striking and low-maintenance plant that brings texture and movement to modern landscapes. Its graceful, arching leaves and feathery plumes sway beautifully with the breeze, adding elegance to villa borders, driveways, planters, and parks.

This plant comes in both red and green foliage, offering vibrant seasonal color and visual contrast. The red variety is often referred to as Purple Fountain Grass or Rubrum Grass, while the green is known for its soft feathery look, ideal for neutral garden palettes.

Highly suitable for the UAE’s dry and sunny climate, Pennisetum thrives in full sunlight and tolerates drought and heat exceptionally well. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for pots, roof terraces, and landscape edges where you want visual softness with minimal upkeep.