Purple Fountain Grass Grass (Pennisetum rubrum)

This plant is only an annual in northern climates. It has purple foliage and purple foxtail-like flowers. It makes a great speciment plant and can be used as a center piece in a container. Due to demand, availability may be limited. The Grass 'Purple Fountain Grass', Pennisetum setaceum, is a fast growing, clump grass. The foxtail like plumes will appear mid summer and last until first frost. Plant in fertile well drained soil in full sun after all danger of frost has passed. "Purple Fountain Grass" is a vigorous grower that will quickly fill in any bed or container. * $9.95