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Purple Fountain Grass is among the most prized ornamental grasses, celebrated for its soft rosy plumes and maroon foliage. Nodding flower spikes arch gracefully away from the upright foliage, providing elegant architecture and a dramatic accent in sunny beds. Gorgeous as a focal point in containers, when massed in flowing waves through the landscape, or planted in clusters for big impact. The ruby plumes make stylish cut flowers, fresh or dried. Perennial in zones 9-10, grow as an annual in all other zones. Will not reseed. (Pennisetum setaceum)
Foliage plant all season. Rose red plumes form in mid summer and continue through fall.
SKU
AM016200
USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
36-48" tall x 24-48" wide. Purple
Fountain Grass is as versatile as it is reliable. Plants provide a contrast in
texture and color ideal for repetition throughout the garden. Flower stalks
appear mid-summer and remain to provide interest through the winter. Unlike
other Pennisetum, Purple Fountain Grass does not reseed in the garden. This
drought tolerant grass is grown as an annual in all but the warmest regions,
but its rapid growth provides quick color in any location. Easy to grow and
pest-free.
More Information
Associated SKUs
AM016200 AM014233 (Plant - 3.5" Pot) - Out of stock. AM015755 (Tray of 18) - Out of stock. AM015756 (Tray of 9) - Out of stock.
Common Name
Purple Fountain Grass
Botanical Name
Pennisetum setaceum Rubrum
Zones
9, 10
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Flower Color
Purple
Mature Height
36-48" tall.
Mature Spread
24-48" wide.
Growth Rate
Fast
Bloom Time
Foliage plant all season. Rose red plumes form in mid summer and continue through fall.
Planting Depth
Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in.
Ships As
Potted Plant
Foliage
Large clumps of arching and upright, narrow blade-like burgundy foliage.
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Tolerates
Dry Sites
Advantages
Attract Birds, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Dried Flowers, Good For Containers
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
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$6.99
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$8.99
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$100 and Over
$16.99
Canadian Shipping Charges
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$50 to $74.99
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$100 and Over
$39.95
If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. If you have any questions, please call us at (877) 309-7333.
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