Purple Fountain Grass

Graceful flower plumes and striking foliage are lovely in the summer landscape. Wonderful paired with bold, vibrant plants for contrast, or with complementary cool pastels and grays. Lovely in containers or mixed plantings. Excellent cut flower.

Companion Plants

Lantana

Petunia

Sunflower

Plant Details

Common name

Purple Fountain Grass
Botanical name

Pennisetum setaceum
Variety

na
Zone

Grow as an annual.
Light

Sun
Height

36-48" (91-122 cm)
Habit

Upright
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Daily
Bloom Color

Purple
Bloom Time

Spring-fall
Maintenance

Keep weed-free

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Amy S.'s collection
Leslie P.'s collection
Randi R.'s collection

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