The Red Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’) is a striking ornamental grass prized for its arching burgundy-red foliage and soft, feathery plumes that sway gracefully in the breeze. With its bold color and flowing texture, this plant makes a dramatic statement in garden beds, borders, and containers.

This warm-season grass thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant once established, making it both beautiful and low-maintenance. The showy flower spikes appear in summer and last through fall, adding movement and visual interest to the landscape. Ideal as a focal point, accent plant, or grouped for mass plantings, Red Fountain Grass is a favorite for modern and tropical-inspired gardens.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Full sun for best foliage color and flowering.

• Water: Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established.

• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil.

• Fertilizer: Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer to encourage growth.

• Growth Habit: Clumping ornamental grass; grows 3–5 feet tall and wide.

• Hardiness: USDA zones 9–11 (tender perennial); grown as an annual in cooler zones.

• Pet Safety: ⚠️ Considered mildly toxic if ingested; keep away from pets.

👉 Bring home the Red Fountain Grass to add bold color, graceful movement, and lasting beauty to your garden or patio.

The Sand Cordgrass (Spartina bakeri) is a hardy native ornamental grass valued for its tall, arching blades and ability to thrive in challenging conditions. With a natural clumping habit, it provides excellent texture and movement to landscapes while also serving practical purposes like erosion control and shoreline stabilization.

Well-suited for water-wise gardens, rain gardens, and coastal plantings, Sand Cordgrass is highly tolerant of salt, drought, and poor soils. Its fine-textured green blades form dense clumps that can reach up to 3–4 feet tall, making it an attractive choice for naturalized areas, habitat gardens, and low-maintenance landscapes.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Full sun for best growth.

• Water: Low to moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established but also tolerates wet soils.

• Soil: Prefers sandy or well-draining soils; excellent for coastal and wetland areas.

• Growth Habit: Clumping perennial grass; grows 3–4 feet tall and wide.

• Hardiness: USDA zones 8–10; heat and salt tolerant.

• Wildlife: Provides cover for birds and small wildlife.

• Pet Safety: ✅ Non-toxic to pets.

👉 Add Sand Cordgrass to your landscape for a durable, low-maintenance native grass that supports wildlife and thrives in tough conditions.