Black Fountain Grass Plant – Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’ | 5–9" Live Ornamental Grass | Dark Purple Foliage | Garden Border Plant

Add dramatic color, movement, and texture to your landscape with Black Fountain Grass, a striking ornamental grass valued for its deep purple foliage and elegant bottlebrush-like flower plumes. Its upright, arching growth creates beautiful contrast in garden borders, containers, mixed beds, and ornamental landscapes.
This listing includes one live Black Fountain Grass starter plant approximately 5–9 inches tall. With plenty of sunlight and proper care, it can develop into a larger clump and produce its characteristic dark purple to burgundy plumes later in the growing season.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Black Fountain Grass plant
✔️ Approximately 5–9" tall
✔️ Dark purple ornamental foliage
✔️ Bottlebrush-like flower plumes
✔️ Excellent for borders and containers
✔️ Attractive late-season garden color
✔️ Perennial ornamental grass in suitable climates
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black Fountain Grass
Botanical Name: Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’
Plant Type: Ornamental grass
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry somewhat between waterings once established
Mature Height: Approximately 3–4 feet
Growth Rate: Fast under favorable conditions
USDA Zones: 5–10
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant Black Fountain Grass in a sunny location with good drainage for the strongest foliage color and flowering. Avoid consistently soggy soil. In colder climates, grow it as an annual or protect container plants from freezing temperatures, as hardiness can vary depending on local conditions.