Purple Fountain Grass
(Pennisetum purpureum)

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Purple foliage and pink feathery plumes. Prefers a sunny well drained site. Cut back to ground level after flowering.

Watering needs
Irrigate weekly
Origin
Exotic
Type
Groundcover and grass
Size
0 – 50 cm spreading
Allowable in Power and Water sewer and water easements
No

If your plants are young it is important to water at least two to three times per week to help them develop a deep root system to set them up for success.