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 ...

One of the more popular perennial grasses that is not hardy in this area is purple fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'). This fast-growing grass makes it a good plant to use as an annual.

I suggest you follow my example and grow purple fountain grass as an annual and purchase a nice healthy new one every spring. While you’re at it, check out the much hardier ‘Karley Rose ...

Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’) ... If a grass is labeled as an annual, it likely will not come back.

Among the annual grasses, Purple Millet, Hair’s Tail, and Purple Fountain Grass boast soft, fluffy plumes. Ornamental grasses provide colors for the garden palette.

Fireworks fountain grass explodes with color and interest with its flaming variegated foliage and arching plumes. The fact that it is happening now in tired summer gardens is even better ...

Fireworks purple fountain grass named second Louisiana super plant for 2015. ... Although necessarily cultured as annuals in the northern and central parts of our state, ...

Verbena, zones 9 to 11, annual elsewhere. You can expect summer-long color from these beautiful blooms. ... Grow pretty purple fountain grass for birds. Lavender. Lavandula, Zones 5 to 10.

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. Where should I store it for winter? A: Some gardeners have success ...