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Purple Fountain Grass

Pennisetum setaceum Rubrum

Purple Fountain Grass

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

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Data from 2024 AMWUA “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” guide.