Grass Fireworks Fountain – PENNISETUM. xa. ‘Fireworks’ PP18504. 2-3′ tall, 2′ spread, full sun-part shade. The first variegated purple fountain grass! The new leaves are longitudinally striped with white, green, and burgundy, lending a candy cane-like appearance to the foliage. In full sun, the green and white stripes become fully infused with hot pink, turning the entire clump into a glowing mass of hot pink and red foliage. Deer resistant. Hardy in zones 9-10, annual everywhere else. Potted in 3″ pot.
Unlike the species, this cultivar does not reseed. May be overwintered indoors or in greenhouse.
Garden Style:
Asian, Contemporary, Mediterranean, Tropical
Other Uses:
Border, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden, Tolerate poor soils
