Chinese Fountain Ornamental Grass Seed - 100 Seeds Pennisetum alopecuroides

Purple fountain grass is aptly-named for the arcing spikes of purplish flowers that gracefully spray out of its mass of long, slender, burgundy-colored leaves. Native to Africa and Asia, it's technically a tropical ornamental grass, meaning it's not very cold-hardy, but is still well worth growing in cold-winter regions even if you can only enjoy it for two seasons out of the year. It has a fast growth rate and is best planted in spring. The beauty of purple fountain grass makes it popular as a focal point in a mixed planting, and it is often used in container gardens. You can also mass several of the plants together to create a visually beautiful border or privacy screen. Because the autumn seed heads of this plant are so attractive, purple fountain grass, like maiden grass, is very useful in fall flower gardens. The feathery seed heads (or "plumes") can later be cut for dried flower arrangements. Purple Fountain Grass Care Like most ornamental grasses, purple fountain grass can be planted nearly any time of year, though you'll get the most successful establishment in spring. It needs a sunny location with well-draining soil. Since mature plants can reach about five feet tall (and nearly as wide), they should be given plenty of room in the garden with at least 3 feet between plants. When planting, be sure to dig a hole both deep and wide enough to accommodate the roots, and water your purple fountain grass thoroughly after planting. Purple fountain grass may need some staking for support, and take care to plant it in an area protected from strong winds.