1G Ornamental Grass 'Purple Fountain'

Add graceful movement and dramatic colour to your outdoor spaces with Purple Fountain Grass. Its arching burgundy foliage and soft, feathery flower plumes create a striking focal point in containers, garden beds, and landscape borders. Heat tolerant and easy to grow, this ornamental grass delivers season-long texture and rich colour from summer through fall.

Growth Habit: Upright, Arching, Clump-Forming
Plant Type: Annual (grown as an annual in Canada)

$14.99

40 in stock

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Plant details

Scientific Name

Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'

AKA

Purple Fountain Grass

Light

Full Sun

Water

Grows best in evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment and during hot, dry weather. Once established, it is drought tolerant but looks its best with consistent moisture.

Care Level

Purple Fountain Grass is easy to grow and requires minimal care. Water regularly during establishment, fertilize occasionally during the growing season, and remove faded foliage at the end of the season if desired.

Optimal Temperature

20–30°C (68–86°F)

Frost Tolerant

No

Mature Height

3–5 ft (90–150 cm)

Mature Spread

2–3 ft (60–90 cm)

Deer Resistant

Yes

Edible

No

Pet Friendly

Yes

Toxic

No