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Purple Fountain Grass
Pennisetum setaceum Rubrum
Dramatic ornamental grass with burgundy foliage and feathery purple plumes.
AMWUA Notes
Note: Pennisetum setaceum (green form) is considered potentially invasive per ADWR. Use sterile "Rubrum" cultivar only.
Features
Purple foliageFeathery plumesMovementDramatic color
Best Uses
AccentBorderContainerPool area
Quick Stats
Water NeedsLow
Sun Exposurefull sun
Mature Size3-5 ft H × 3-4 ft W
Growth Ratefast
Maintenancemoderate
HardinessUSDA 9-11
Bloom SeasonSummer-Fall
Bloom ColorPurple
Litter Levellow
ThornsNone
Native RegionAfrica, Middle East
Design Styles
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Data from 2024 AMWUA “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” guide.