Annuals
Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks'
Fireworks variegated red fountain grass
Arching blades streaked with pink and cream form a colorful fountain of foliage. This warm-season grass gives sunny pots and seasonal beds height, movement and texture. Treat it as an annual here; it is not a hardy replacement for perennial fountain grasses.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 24–30 in. tall × 18–24 in. wide
- Water
- Moderate; well-drained soil
- Life cycle
- Frost-tender seasonal plant locally
Sizes & prices
- 12$8.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Avoid standing water and persistently soggy soil.
- Heat
- Tolerant.
Seasonal interest
- Garden uses
- Containers and seasonal beds.
- Habit
- Upright
Growing & care
- Interest
- Grown primarily for foliage
- Pruning
- Remove browned foliage after frost; plants are not expected to return outdoors locally.
- Soil & drainage
- Well-drained garden soil or container potting mix.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Proven Winners · Retail promotion with attribution
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.