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PURPLE FOUNTAIN GRASS

PURPLE FOUNTAIN GRASS

Manufacturer: N/A
SKU: PURPPEN2
ISBN: Shipping SIZE: #2G (7.57L)
Price: $40.00
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Enjoy PURPLE FOUNTAIN GRASS plants for their ...

. eye-catching burgundy-red foliage>>> vivid color all season long
. graceful fountain-like growth habit >>> grows to 3-4'; (clumping grass)
. prolific, rosy summer to fall flower plumes held above foliage
. carefree eco-friendly nature >>> considered drought-tolerant and virtually pest free
. exceptional tolerance of high temperatures, humidity and strong winds
. garden versatility >>> standalone garden accents + mass plantings + container gardening

USDA plant hardiness zones: 9, 10, 11 (20° F, -7° C)
Easily overwintered in a protected spot, or grow as an annual in colder climates.
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 8-24, 26, 27, 29, H1, H2

LIGHT: full to partial sun [full sun for best performance + brightest color]
WATER: moist to dry [extremely drought-tolerant once established]
SOIL: humus-rich + well-drained [forgiving of many soil types]

Botanical Name: Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’
Plant Family: Poaceae – Grass Family (formerly Gramineae)
Plant Origin: Native to open, scrubby habitats in tropical Africa, the Middle East, and southwest Asia.
a.k.a: Rubrum Fountain Grass, Mayor Daley’s Grass, Tender Fountain Grass

How to grow Purple Fountain Grass plants:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements [see above]
. Water Purple Fountain Grass regularly until established and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Fertilize Purple Fountain Grass in early spring
. Cut back to about 6" in late fall to early spring
. Maintain a mulch layer to conserve soil moisture and minimize pesky weeds
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around Purple Fountain Grass once it's established
. Grow Purple Fountain Grass in winter-protected containers in colder climates

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