Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum purpureum)
[pen-nih-SEE-tum per-per-EE-um]
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Annual
(usually grown as an annual near you)
Upright-clump, arching
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Available May 9
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Price |
Availability |
Tray of 3 #1 gallons |
Field
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$34.61 |
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Tray of 6 #1 gallons |
Greenhouse
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$66.15 |
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Available May 16
Size |
Notes |
Price |
Availability |
Tray of 3 #1 gallons |
Field
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$34.61 |
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Tray of 6 #1 gallons |
Greenhouse
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$66.15 |
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Available May 23
Size |
Notes |
Price |
Availability |
Tray of 3 #1 gallons |
Field
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$34.61 |
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Tray of 6 #1 gallons |
Greenhouse
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$66.15 |
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Available June 6
Size |
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Price |
Availability |
Tray of 10 4" pots |
Greenhouse
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$52.50 |
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Tray of 3 #1 gallons |
Field
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$34.61 |
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Tray of 6 #1 gallons |
Greenhouse
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$66.15 |
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Transform your garden with the enchanting Purple Fountain Grass, featuring luscious burgundy leaves and elegant, feathery plumes. This stunning ornamental grass adds a touch of drama and movement, perfect for any landscape! |
Pennisetum purpureum, commonly known as purple fountain grass, is a stunning ornamental grass renowned for its dramatic plumes and lush foliage. This perennial features striking, arching leaves that can vary from green to deep burgundy, creating a vibrant backdrop in gardens. In late summer to fall, it produces airy, feathery flower spikes that turn a beautiful purple, adding movement and texture to landscapes. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, purple fountain grass is perfect for borders, mass plantings, or as a focal point in garden designs. Its versatility and visual appeal make it a favorite among gardeners and landscapers alike.
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Cons
This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
3 - 5 feet
tall. 24 - 48 inches
wide.
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Sun Exposure |
Partial Sun - Full Sun |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium |
Zones |
8a - 11b
(Usually hardy to 10° F)
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Tags |
Annual, Annual in Chicago, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Birds, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Fall Annuals, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Mass Planting, Grasses, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Native to Africa, Normal Soil, Partial Sun, Popular For Fall, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Specimen, Thrillers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden
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Bloom Period |
Summer to Fall
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Flower Color |
Burgundy-Purple
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Foliage Color |
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Most Popular Plants |
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Commonly Planted with...
Sedum, Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Salvia, Achillea, Coreopsis, Lavender, Ornamental grasses, Heuchera, and Verbena.
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Photos of This with...
Sun King Udo,
Ghost Fern,
Campfire Flame Bidens,
Crane Pink Cabbage,
Pigeon Purple F1 Kale,
Ruby Red Perfection Cabbage,
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Cheryl Spicy Orange Chrysanthemum,
Mixed Combo Pastels Chrysanthemum: Pink/Peach/Pearl,
Purple Chrysanthemum,
Red Hots Hardy Garden Mum,
Violet Chrysanthemum,
White Chrysanthemum,
Vermillionaire Firecracker Plant,
Neon Star Dianthus,
Diamond Frost Spurge,
Sweet Caroline Red Hawk Sweet Potato Vine,
Moneywort,
Northwind Switch Grass,
Graceful Grasses Vertigo,
Supertunia Latte Petunia,
Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan,
Toto Lemon Black Eyed Susan,
Quickcover Yellow Sedum,
Sedum Autumn Fire,
Cirrus Dusty Miller,
ColorBlaze Chocolate Drop Coleus,
Delta Pure Red Pansy,
Delta Pure Violet Pansy,
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