{"product_id":"purple-fountain-grass-pennisetum-setaceum-rubrum","title":"Purple Fountain Grass - Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePurple Fountain Grass — \u003cem\u003ePennisetum setaceum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rubrum'\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid orange; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 6px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBEST VALUE: Premium 1 Gallon — Landscape Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a finished, nursery-grown specimen — the same grade professional landscapers and container designers trust. Bigger root system, faster establishment, and real results from day one. You are not buying a seedling. You are buying a head start.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid blue; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 6px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBUDGET-FRIENDLY STARTER: Premium Quart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSame genetics, same nursery-grown quality — just a smaller starting size. A great entry point for filling containers, borders, or color beds at a lower price per plant.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid green; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 6px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFILL MY BOX \u0026amp; SAVE — Tiered Savings on Purple Fountain Grass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1 Plant = Original Price\u003cbr\u003e\nBuy 2 Purple Fountain Grass = Save 15%\u003cbr\u003e\nBuy 4 Purple Fountain Grass = Save 25%\u003cbr\u003e\nBuy 6 Purple Fountain Grass = Save 30%\u003cbr\u003e\nSavings apply automatically at checkout.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Purple Fountain Grass Is Trending in 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe classic thriller grass for containers and color beds — deep burgundy foliage and soft pink plumes that stop people in their tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most versatile ornamental grasses available — stunning in containers, mass borders, rock gardens, and as a bold accent plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator friendly, deer resistant, and pet friendly — a rare combination that works for nearly every landscape situation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing and low-maintenance — thrives in full sun with minimal care once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial in Zones 9–11; used as a dramatic annual or overwintered indoors in Zones 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Plant Does For You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a reason Purple Fountain Grass has been a garden staple for decades — nothing else delivers that combination of deep burgundy arching foliage and soft, feathery pink plumes quite like it. From the moment it goes in the ground, it commands attention. By midsummer it has built into a graceful, cascading mound of rich color that makes everything around it look better. Use it as the thriller in a container planting, mass it along a border for a wave of dramatic texture, or let a single specimen anchor a garden bed. In warmer zones it comes back year after year. In cooler climates, it delivers a full season of bold color before the frost — and can be brought indoors to overwinter and do it all again next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers bold, season-long color from planting through first frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ultimate thriller plant for container combinations — pairs with virtually any companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces soft pink plumes that add movement and texture from midsummer through fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in full sun with moderate water — no fussing, no babying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant and pollinator friendly — attracts beneficial insects while repelling browsers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePet friendly and safe for family landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 in. tall, 36 in. wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple-burgundy; turns purple to brown in fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom\/Plume:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple to soft pink plumes, midsummer through fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–11 (perennial); Zones 3–10 as annual or overwintered indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; likes consistent moisture, especially in containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial (Zones 9–11); Annual (Zones 3–8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back in early spring before new growth starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd Purple Fountain Grass to Your Cart Now — Limited Quantities Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Features \u0026amp; Solutions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Fountain Grass solves real landscaping problems. Need a bold, season-long color anchor for a container or border? This is the classic choice. Have a hot, sunny spot where you want maximum visual impact with minimal effort? Purple Fountain Grass thrives there. Want a plant that works as a perennial in warm climates and a showstopping annual everywhere else? This is it. Its arching habit, rich foliage color, and feathery plumes make it one of the most photographed plants in any garden it touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1 Gallon is our landscape-ready option — a well-rooted, nursery-grown plant that establishes quickly and makes an immediate impact whether planted in the ground or dropped into a container. The Quart is the same genetics at a more accessible entry price, ideal for filling multiple containers or planting in mass color beds where you need quantity without sacrificing quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSmart Growing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Guide — Step-by-Step\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a full-sun location — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day. Purple Fountain Grass produces its best color and plumes in maximum light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor in-ground planting: dig a hole the same depth as the container and twice as wide. For containers: choose a pot at least 12–14 inches wide with drainage holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the plant from its container, gently loosen any circling roots, and set it so the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil for in-ground planting, or a quality potting mix for containers. Purple Fountain Grass prefers moist, well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply at planting, then water on a regular weekly basis — this grass likes consistent moisture, especially in containers and during hot weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilize in early spring with a slow-release balanced fertilizer (SR-18-5-10 or equivalent) for maximum growth and plant health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Zones 3–8: enjoy it as a dramatic annual through the season, or bring containers indoors before frost to overwinter in a bright location and replant next spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Guide — Optimization Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the deepest burgundy foliage color, plant in full sun. Even partial shade noticeably reduces the intensity of the purple pigmentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn containers, use a high-quality potting mix with good drainage and water more frequently than in-ground plantings — containers dry out faster in heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with chartreuse sweet potato vine and white angelonia for a classic thriller-filler-spiller container combination that peaks all summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Zones 9–11, cut back to a few inches above the ground in early spring before new growth emerges to keep the clump tidy and vigorous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo overwinter in colder zones: bring containers indoors before the first frost, cut back by half, and place in a bright window or under grow lights. Water sparingly through winter and resume normal care in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor mass border plantings, space plants 24–30 inches apart for a full, seamless sweep of burgundy color that fills in within one season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips for Maximum Impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as the thriller in container combinations — its height, color, and texture make it the natural centerpiece around which everything else is designed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass plant in groups of 3, 5, or 7 along a sunny border for a bold wave of burgundy that carries the landscape from midsummer through fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with bright yellow or orange flowering annuals like marigolds or lantana for a high-contrast color combination that turns heads all season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater consistently — unlike many ornamental grasses, Purple Fountain Grass performs best with regular moisture rather than drought stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn warm zones, leave the plumes standing through fall and early winter for movement, texture, and wildlife value before cutting back in early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Purple Fountain Grass a perennial or an annual?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a true perennial in Zones 9–11, where it comes back year after year. In Zones 3–8, it is grown as a dramatic annual that delivers a full season of bold color, or it can be overwintered indoors in containers and replanted the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the Quart and the 1 Gallon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth are the same nursery-grown Purple Fountain Grass with identical genetics. The 1 Gallon has a larger, more developed root system and will establish faster and show more impact immediately. The Quart is a budget-friendly starter size, ideal for filling multiple containers or mass planting color beds where quantity matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I save with Fill My Box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAdd 2, 4, or 6 Purple Fountain Grass plants to your cart and the discount applies automatically at checkout — no code needed. Buy 2 saves 15%, buy 4 saves 25%, buy 6 saves 30%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does Purple Fountain Grass get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt maturity, Purple Fountain Grass reaches approximately 36 inches tall and 36 inches wide, forming a graceful, arching mound of cascading burgundy foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSoft pink to purple plumes emerge in midsummer and persist through fall, adding movement and feathery texture above the rich burgundy foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Purple Fountain Grass is reliably deer resistant, making it a great choice for landscapes where deer pressure is a concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it pollinator friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The plumes attract beneficial insects and pollinators, making it a functional as well as beautiful addition to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it pet friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Purple Fountain Grass is considered pet friendly and safe for family landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFull sun — at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Full sun produces the deepest burgundy foliage color and the best plume display. Shade reduces color intensity significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much water does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPurple Fountain Grass likes consistent moisture, especially in containers and during hot weather. Water on a regular weekly basis. It is not as drought tolerant as many other ornamental grasses, so do not let it dry out completely between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I overwinter it indoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. In Zones 3–8, bring containers indoors before the first frost, cut back by half, and place in a bright window or under grow lights. Water sparingly through winter and resume normal care in spring when you move it back outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship live plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. We ship carefully packaged live plants direct from our nursery. See the Ordering \u0026amp; Shipping section below for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid red; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 6px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake Action Now — Add to Cart Before Stock Runs Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOur nursery-grown Purple Fountain Grass is available in limited quantities. Once stock is gone, you wait until next season. Do not miss your planting window — add to cart now and get your plants in the ground or in containers this season.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd Purple Fountain Grass to Your Cart Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship live plants direct from our nursery, carefully packaged to arrive healthy and ready to plant. Orders typically process within 1–3 business days. Orders placed after 4:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday ship the following Monday. We ship Monday through Wednesday to avoid weekend delays in transit. You will receive a tracking number by email when your order ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold and heat may temporarily delay your order until conditions are safe for shipping and planting. We hold orders at our discretion to ensure you receive the healthiest viable plant possible. Summer restriction: above 95 degrees. Winter restriction: below 34 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The images and videos on our site are the best way to show off our products and show how good we are as growers. Depending on the season you buy, you may get a plant that is smaller or bigger than the picture shows. The plant might bloom like it does on our site, but it might not. We cut off the blooms most of the time because they don't ship well. 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