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PURPLE FOUNTAIN GRASS
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'
Native to the sub-tropics of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, the seed heads and stalks of this arching shrub offer the Cottage Garden and its visitors a lesson in 'enchanting grace.'
Add a touch of old world charm to your garden landscape with wispy green swords giving way to brilliant lavender panicles swaying gently in the wind . As an ornamental, Purple Fountain Grass forms tight clusters of 4-7' stalks approximately 3-4' wide in compact bundles. Fountain grass can be evenly spaced and used as a tight backdrop of fuzzy plumes highlighting your lower growing plants.
HARDY: 25 degrees
ZONES: 8+ perennial. All other zones grow as an annual.
SOW: Top sow in Spring using rich, well draining soil. Place seeds where you want the plant to grow and lightly cover with a thin top layer of moistened soil.
FULL SUN/PART SHADE
Seeds are packaged in protective and breathable glassine bags. Color photo and instructions included.