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Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks' (Variegated Purple Fountain Grass)

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Botanical Name: Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks' Common Name: Variegated Purple Fountain Grass Synonyms: P. xadvena 'Fireworks' Genus: Pennisetum

A refreshing new look to an old time favorite ornamental grass! Pennisetum 'Fireworks' is the first variegated purple fountain grass. The midvein is the typical burgundy color and is flanked by hot pink margins. Produces beautiful red-burgundy foxtail flowers. Great accent plant and excellent in containers.
Noteworthy characteristics: The first variegated purple fountain grass.
Care: Cut back in late winter to expose new foliage.
Propagation:

By dividing the root ball.

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Height	3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit	Clumps
Growth Pace	Moderate Grower
Light	Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture	Dry to Medium
Maintenance	Low
Tolerance	Deer Tolerant
Characteristics	Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time	Late Summer; Summer
Foliage Color	Colorful/Burgundy Foliage;Variegated Foliage
Flower Color	Red Flower
Uses	, Beds and Borders, Container, Low- Maintenance, Combinations, Sun, Texture, Backyard, Front Yard, Dried Flower, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Style	, Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest	, Summer Interest
Type	,Grasses,Perennials

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posted by monalisab
8/26/2010
Region: Southeast
Zone: 9

When I first saw fireworks grass I thought it was gorgeous. Even though very expensive ( $10 for a plant about 5 inches high and 2 inch circumference at the base) I purchased 20 of them to use as specimen plants around the outside screen of our pool area. After being in the ground for 5 months they now look just exactly like the regular fountain grass I have in other areas. No pink/lime green like they were when they were small. The plume is just like the regular fountain grass also. I gave this a low rating because it is nothing like what was advertised. I could have purchased fountain grass for less than 1/3 the price and gotten the same look.

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