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 ...

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.

A: Purple fountain grass makes a clump that gradually increases in size, but not so much that it’s considered a nuisance. Purple fountain grass comes in dwarf and taller varieties.

Q • I bought some purple fountain grass at a sale this summer for about a dollar. It is lovely, but the tag says “will not survive winter in cold areas.” Is there any hope for it, and if so ...

A purple fountain grass called Fireworks (Pennisetum setaceum Fireworks) has been selected by the LSU AgCenter as a Louisiana Super Plant. You're going to be impressed by the colorful foliage ...

The tall-growing fountain grasses are examples of unique accents with long, breeze-catching leaves and attractive flowers. Varieties include the purple fountain grass, a green-leaf species, and ...

Purple fountain grass serves as a graceful backdrop or mingles in a mixed border of sun-loving shrubs, annuals and perennials. Planted en masse, purple fountain grass makes a tall, pest-free, low ...

Like the purple fountain grass, it will be cold hardy to zone 9 and higher meaning most of us will grow it as an annual. To grow yours select a site in full sun, although they will tolerate some ...

Purple fountain grass has long been a favorite in our area, but this new, red-foliaged variety adds an extra dimension of interest and hue.

Purple fountain grass is a good annual addition to any garden. 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.

For many years, gardeners in Louisiana grew purple fountain grass. Now, new and improved fountain grasses are on the market, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Allen Owings.

Fireworks Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum “Fireworks”) is another Super Plan that contributes both color and texture to the garden. Purple fountain grass has long been a favorite in our ...