Botanical Name: Pennisetum advena rubrum
Common Names: Purple Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail,

Pennisetum advena rubrum, or Purple Fountain Grass, is an eye-catching ornamental grass known for its vibrant purple foliage and graceful arching habit. This perennial grass produces long, fluffy reddish-purple flower spikes in summer, adding movement and interest to the landscape. Purple Fountain Grass thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, making it a striking choice for gardens, borders, or container plantings. With its dramatic color and elegant form, it creates a captivating focal point and enhances the overall beauty of any landscape or garden setting. A sterile form of Pennisetum means no weed potential. Great planted in pots or in borders. Mass plant for impact. Grows to approx. 1.5m H x 1.2m W.

Botanical Name: Common Names:

Pennisetum advena rubrum Purple Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Columnar, Pendulous, Upright, Weeping

Description:

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained

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