Pennisetum setacum rubrum 'Purple Mist'

Purple Fountain Grass 'Purple Mist'

Pennisetum setaceum rubrum, commonly known as purple fountaingrass. It is drought-tolerant, grows fast and sports purple flower spikes. It thrives in warmer, drier areas and is an invasive species.

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plant Features

Full sun
Very little water
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
Light and free draining

plant information

Common name

Purple Fountain Grass 'Purple Mist'

Latin name

Pennisetum setacum rubrum 'Purple Mist'

type

Grass

family

Poaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun
Frost

Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

Soil

Light and free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Purple Fountain Grass Purple Mist is 0.60meters x 1.50meters

0.60 M 1.50 M

Pennisetum setacum rubrum 'Purple Mist'

Pennisetum setaceum rubrum, commonly known as purple fountaingrass. It is drought-tolerant, grows fast and sports purple flower spikes. It thrives in warmer, drier areas and is an invasive species.

Planting young plants

From Mid Autumn TO Late Spring

Pennisetum are very hardy so they could be planted in the autumn, however late spring is the best time. Newly-bought plants take at least three years to clump up to a decent size and many nurseries specialising in grasses recommend planting in threes and fives. The slightest breeze will add an extra dimension to the winter garden, as well as movement, so it’s important to position all Pennisetum where they catch the light. Don’t tuck them away in deep shade.

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