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ArianesGrandma
Yorkville, IL
(Zone 5b)

September 26, 2002
10:34 AM

Post #369099

Rose Fountain Grass, Purple Fountain Grass 'Rubrum'
Pennisetum setaceum
Additional info: (Graceful Grasses™ series)

this grows fast...and WHAT COLOR it adds to your yard!

http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/1491/

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windsurffer

(Zone 5a)

September 26, 2002
11:59 AM

Post #369203

It's a lovely setting.
Shirley1md
Ellicott City, MD
(Zone 7a)

September 26, 2002
12:24 PM

Post #369229

Beautiful color, height, and structure added to your garden.

Since you are in zone 5b, is it considered an annual?
ArianesGrandma
Yorkville, IL
(Zone 5b)

May 23, 2003
05:23 PM

Post #535489

Sorry...I haven't been here for awhile...Yes Here in Zone 5 it is an Annual...but it only cost $1.67 per plant a Home Depot...So I dont mind...
tiG
Newnan, GA
(Zone 8a)

May 23, 2003
08:53 PM

Post #535621

gosh I wish I could find some of that. I'd pay double or more!! it's beautiful
poppysue
Westbrook, ME
(Zone 5a)


May 23, 2003
08:55 PM

Post #535622

tiG - they had them at home depot here. I can't remember what the price was... it wasn't too much.
tiG
Newnan, GA
(Zone 8a)

May 23, 2003
08:56 PM

Post #535623

SIL will kick me, he's the garden manager at Lowe's, but I might have to sneak a trip to HD! LOL!!! thanks poppy
poppysue
Westbrook, ME
(Zone 5a)


May 23, 2003
09:00 PM

Post #535627

I picked up a nice geranium sized pot at a local nursery. When I got it home I divided it into 4 plants. How's that for penny pinchin'? Lol!

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