Purple Fountain Grass

Add a long-lasting dramatic fountain of color for very little effort with Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'). Rely on this charming choice for texture, motion and intense hues. These tall stems of Purple Fountain Grass soar above its foliage. They are tipped with foot-long burgundy plumes.

Make people's heads turn! Featuring rich purple foliage and gorgeous arched seed heads that turn golden as they age, Purple Fountain Grass is impossible to ignore. Long blades grow straight up from the crown of these beautiful plants. The foliage starts off green, but as they thrust up out of the ground and spill over in waves, the color deepens to a brilliant purple.

In the middle of summer, start watching for thick flower stalks to emerge. The dark purple blooms lengthen over time into a fluffy, arched cluster. Purple Fountain Grass cascades into a fountain-like shape upon maturity, giving rise to its name. Plant a living fountain and set the stage for a high-end, designer look around your outdoor entertainment area.

Planting and Application:

This brilliant purple ornamental grass is beautiful year-round, whether you add it to a rock garden, a group in a flower bed, or an accent among other plants in a border. The grass also pots well, so add it to a container for a delightful display on a front porch, balcony or patio.

There is nothing like a long row of these gleaming grasses lit from within by the setting sun. It can be grown as a perennial year after year in Zones 9 - 11, or a container thriller and annual plant for northern growing zones. Use several as a low-maintenance, high-impact foundation planting. They look very modern and will effortlessly boost your curb appeal!

• Tall Arched Purple Plumes & Flowing Texture
• Year-Round Color
• Great Fresh & Dried Flowers
• Warm Climate Perennial or Annual for Northern Gardeners
• Container, Mass Planting & Specimen

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Plant Purple Fountain Grass in full sun to develop the best blooms. Plant in well-drained soil of almost any type and provide moderate moisture as needed. Warm-season grasses green up later in the spring, but really shine once the hot, dry summer weather kicks in!

• Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Low-Maintenance
• Drought & Heat Resistant
• Rarely Damaged by Deer
• Prune Early Spring

Pump up the look of your garden with this top-rated landscape designer favorite. Order Purple Fountain Grass today at NatureHills.com!