Pennisetum Purple Fountain Grass

About this product

Purple Fountain Grass delivers dramatic burgundy foliage and arching purple plumes that add instant height and movement to summer plantings. A reliable, low-maintenance annual grass that thrives in heat and full sun, it's a proven anchor for containers and mixed borders. Sold in convenient cases of 10 in P45 pots for easy merchandising and installs.

Care & growing

Light

Full sun for best color and plume production.

Watering

Moderate; water regularly to establish, then tolerates short dry spells.

Soil

Well-drained, average to fertile soil or quality potting mix.

Temperature

Thrives in warm conditions, ideally 65–85°F.

Bloom time

Summer into fall with feathery purple plumes.

Common uses

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