Purple fountain grass is native to Africa, Asia and areas of the Middle East. It is a perennial in areas where the temperature does not drop below 20 degrees F (Zone 9), and there are areas in ...

One of the more popular perennial grasses that is not hardy in this area is purple fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'). This fast-growing grass makes it a good plant to use as an annual.

Growth habit: A clump-forming perennial grass that grows up to 5 feet tall. Light: Needs full sun. Water: Will tolerate short periods of drought. It is best to water weekly. Fertilizer: Feed with a… ...

Some types of fountain grass may be referred to ... "The spiky seed heads can burrow in fur and become lodged there, causing skin infections." Related: 10 Perennial Ornamental Grasses ...

Fireworks purple fountain grass named second Louisiana super plant for 2015. ... these plants act as perennials in the Southern parishes. However, ...

Unfortunately, purple fountain grass comes from the tropics and isn’t hardy here in the Pacific Northwest. It’s also, at least by my own experience, extremely difficult to overwinter indoors.

Question: I want to overwinter my purple fountain grass. I cut it back, dug it out of my garden and have it in a pot. Where should I store it for winter? A: Some gardeners have success ...

The LSU AgCenter has announced another Louisiana Super Plant called Fireworks, a red-foliaged variety of purple fountain grass or pennisetum. For many years, gardeners in Louisiana grew purple ...