Pennisetum Purple Fountain Grass

About this product

Pennisetum 'Purple Fountain Grass' delivers dramatic burgundy-purple foliage topped with arching plumes for instant vertical drama in fall programs. Its graceful, cascading habit and rich color make it a proven upsell for containers and mixed landscape plantings. Grown in a 1-gallon pot and sold by the case of 6, it's an easy, high-impact anchor for autumn retail displays.

Care & growing

Light

Full sun for best color and fullest plume production.

Watering

Moderate, consistent moisture; water when the top inch of soil dries.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil or quality container mix.

Temperature

65–85°F; treat as an annual and protect from frost below 32°F.

Bloom time

Late summer through fall.

Common uses

Ideal as a container thriller, landscape accent, or eye-catching retail display.