Pennisetum rueppeli

Winter hardy to USDA Zones 9-10 where it is easily grown as a perennial in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.

Common name: Fountain Grass, mission grass
Color: red
Bloom time: July to October
Height: 3.00 to 5.00 feet
Difficulty level: easy to grow

Planting & Care
They are usually shipped in the spring as bare roots when plants are fully dormant, well before they have leafed out. They’ll look like a bundle of sticks on arrival. Note, they are not dead—simply dormant.If you are buying container-grown plants (vs. bare-root plants), plant them by May or early June for best results.

Sunlight: full sun to part shade

Soil: well-drained soil

Water: Medium

Temprature: 30 °C

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Care:

• Plants love water—but don’t drown them.
• That is, they don’t like to sit in water, and they’ll die if the soil is too wet in winter.
• The ideal soil is rich and loose, with good drainage.
• One of the worst mistakes you can make is to not provide adequate drainage.
• Use mulch.

Special Feature:
Specimen, group or mass. Attractive foliage and flower spikes of this ornamental grass provide excellent texture, color and contrast to borders, foundations and open areas.
Use
Culinary use:

• leaves

Ornamental use:

• The plant is used for ornamental purpose.

Note:
No serious insect or disease problems.

Reference:
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/ http://www.flowersofindia.net/