Plant preorder for the 2027 season will begin mid to late November

Pennisetum setaceum Graceful Grasses® 'Purple Fountain Grass'

Regular price $1399
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2027 pre-order will begin late November

This plant cannot be shipped to Utah.

  • Pot Size: Quart Pot
  • Common Name: Purple Fountain Grass
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 9-11
  • Bloom Color: Pink
  • Bloom Time: Summer-Fall
  • Garden Height: 30-36 Inches
  • Garden Spread: 18-24 Inches

Pennisetum 'Rubrum' (Purple Fountain Grass) has a magnificent upright arching habit with a deep rich burgundy color. This variety is especially dramatic in clusters, mass plantings, or along slopes. It also works well in larger combination containers. Excellent landscape performer. Disease resistant.

Uses: Combination Containers, Landscapes, Borders
Notable Features: Deadheading Not Necessary
Growth Habit: Upright Habit

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com

Delivery and Shipping

Orders will be scheduled to ship based on the last frost date in your area. See the map below for more information.

We guarantee our plants to arrive in acceptable condition. If there are any issues upon delivery, please email support@romencegardens.com within 48 hours and we will resolve the issue.

Plants are regularly trimmed as part of standard care. You might receive plants that have already been cut back, which supports better longevity, performance, and appearance.  

Images show mature plants and may not match exactly what is shipped.

  • 5 stars: 3 (60%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (40%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Kathy Collins
purple fountain grass

my order arrived in beautiful condition as always from Romence Gardens. Romence Gardens is my favorite place to order all bedding and potting plants. I greatly appreciate their quality and excellence in service.

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Linda Keller
Purple Fountain Grass

Proven Winners has never let me down. Romence Garden s took great care in the shipping of this plant. It is thriving in my container that receives lots of Florida sunshine.

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Fran
Pennisetum setaceum Rubrum

Healthy plant, good size, growing well, nice color.

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Sharon Greer
Highly Recommeded

These plants were very healthy and absolutely
beautiful. They are now huge with stunning
plumes. I will purchase from Romence again.

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Mary Higgins
Purple Fountain Grass

Came in excellent conditions and size was as stated. Well packaged and protected.

Estimated Time In Transit

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