Mixing Pennisetum Plumes

Two great looks that look great together—Pennisetum Rubrum and ‘Sky Rocket’

Pennisetum grasses provide us with graceful foliage and lovely plumes in the fall. We’ve discovered that—like chocolate and peanut butter—if we mix two of them together we get an even better version. Specifically we’re talking about ‘Sky Rocket’ and Rubrum. These two grasses make great companions—they were meant to be together. Their warm combination of red and tan blooms brings to mind a comfortable tweed jacket, or a cozy blanket draped over an old wooden rocking chair.

Red and tan plumes wave above graceful contrasting foliage

Like a typical couple, these two have their differences that only serve to make their relationship stronger. We’re referring to the striking contrast of foliage: ‘Sky Rocket’ is green with a white central stripe and Rubrum is dark red, turning almost black in full sun.