Purple Pennisetum Fountain Grass - Live Ornamental Grass, 5–8 Inches Tall, Burgundy Foliage

About This Plant

Purple Fountain Grass (Purple Pennisetum) is a live ornamental grass with deep burgundy-to-purple foliage and graceful fountain-shaped growth. It develops arching foliage and soft bottlebrush-like flower plumes as it matures, adding color, texture, and movement to garden beds, borders, pathways, and containers.

What You Will Receive

1 live Purple Pennisetum Fountain Grass plant, approximately 5–8 inches tall. Initially grown in a 3.5–4.5 inch nursery pot and ships without the nursery pot to reduce shipping weight. Plant size and fullness may vary with season and conditions. Includes deep burgundy-to-purple foliage and soft plume-like flowers when mature and blooming. Plant may be lightly trimmed for safe shipping. Secure packaging for safe arrival.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Purple Fountain Grass
• Botanical Name: Pennisetum spp. / Cenchrus spp.
• Plant Type: Ornamental grass
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining
• Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing, avoid waterlogging
• Foliage: Deep burgundy to purple
• Flowers: Soft, bottlebrush-like plumes
• Bloom Season: Typically late summer under favorable conditions
• Growth Habit: Upright, clumping, gracefully arching
• Growth Rate: Fast under warm conditions
• Mature Height: Approximately 2–4 feet
• USDA Zones: 7–10 (conditions may vary)
• Winter Care: Protection may be beneficial in colder areas
• Pruning: Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring
• Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tips

Plant in a sunny location for strongest growth and color. Keep soil evenly moist during root establishment, then reduce watering as it matures. Remove old foliage in late winter or early spring. Plants shipped in cooler months may arrive partially dormant and resume growth as temperatures rise.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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