Purple Pennisetum Fountain Grass – Live Ornamental Grass | 5–8 Inch Tall | Burgundy Purple Foliage | Ships No Pot

Add bold color, texture, and graceful movement to your landscape with this live Purple Pennisetum Fountain Grass plant. This striking ornamental grass is admired for its deep burgundy to purple foliage and soft, arching, bottlebrush-like flower plumes that create an elegant fountain-shaped appearance. Your young starter plant measures approximately 5–8 inches tall and is initially grown in a 3.5–4.5 inch nursery pot before being shipped without the pot. Purple Fountain Grass makes an eye-catching addition to garden borders, mixed beds, modern landscapes, and large patio containers. Plant size, fullness, and foliage appearance may naturally vary depending on season and growing conditions.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Purple Pennisetum Fountain Grass plant
✔️ Height: approximately 5–8 inches
✔️ Grown in a 3.5–4.5 inch nursery pot prior to shipping
✔️ Shipped without pot
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Purple Fountain Grass
Botanical Name: Pennisetum sp.
Plant Type: Ornamental grass
Growth Stage: Young established plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing; avoid waterlogged conditions
Mature Height: Approximately 2–4 feet
Growth Habit: Upright, arching, fountain-shaped clump
Foliage Color: Deep burgundy to purple
Flower Type: Soft, bottlebrush-like plumes
Bloom Season: Typically late summer
USDA Zones: Approximately 7–10; winter protection may be needed in colder areas
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Purple Fountain Grass soon after arrival in fertile, well-draining soil and keep it consistently moist while the roots establish. Full sun generally encourages the strongest growth and richest foliage color. In colder areas, protect the root zone with mulch during winter and cut back old or dead foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Plants shipped during cooler months may arrive partially dormant.