Purple Pennisetum Fountain Grass Live Plant – 5–8 Inches Tall | Ships Bare Root (No Pot) | Ornamental Purple Grass | Landscape & Container Friendly

Add bold color and graceful texture to your landscape with this live Purple Pennisetum Fountain Grass plant, measuring approximately 5–8 inches tall. Shipped bare root with no pot, this healthy young ornamental grass is ready for planting in garden beds, borders, or decorative containers. Known for its rich burgundy-purple foliage and soft, bottlebrush-like flower plumes, Purple Fountain Grass creates striking seasonal interest and movement in any outdoor space. You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Purple Pennisetum Fountain Grass plant
✔️ Height: approximately 5–8 inches
✔️ Shipped bare root (no pot)
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Purple Fountain Grass
Botanical Name: Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'
Plant Type: Ornamental grass
Growth Stage: Young plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist while establishing; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 2–4 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 7–10 (winter protection recommended in Zones 7–8)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil for the best foliage color and growth. Water regularly while establishing, then reduce watering once mature. Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh new growth.