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Pennisetum purpureum

Purple Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Graceful Grasses - Vertigo [PW photo]

Can be considered a perennial if your winter temperatures do not drop below 15 F. Anywhere colder than that you should consider this an annual. 

4.5" Proven Winner Pennisetum Grass
Vertigo UPC: 8-40463-30819-6
(Ships as 10 - 4.5" Pots per flat)

Height: 48-96 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Spacing: 24-36 in
Color: Non-Flowering

Available In:

4.5 Proven Winners
4.5 Proven Winners

Characteristics & Attributes for Purple Fountain Grass:

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Seasonal Program:

  • Spring

Habit:

  • Upright

Attributes:

  • Edging
  • Focal Point
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Mass Planting
  • Ornamental Grass
  • Vigorous
  • Border or Bed
  • Fall Color
  • Great Foliage
  • Low Maintenance
  • No Deadheading
  • Rock Garden
  • Award Winning

Foliage Color:

  • Purple
  • Black
  • Red

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer
  • Spring
  • Fall