Purple Fountain Grass
Purple Fountain Grass
Graceful Movement. Stunning Color. Year-Round Beauty.
Transform your landscape with the dramatic elegance of Purple Fountain Grass, one of the most eye-catching ornamental grasses for South Florida gardens. Its rich burgundy foliage and soft, feathery flower plumes create beautiful movement with every breeze, adding texture, color, and sophistication to any outdoor space.
Whether you're designing a modern entrance, framing a walkway, enhancing a pool area, or creating a tropical-inspired landscape, Purple Fountain Grass delivers an effortless, high-end look with minimal maintenance.
Its graceful form makes it a favorite among landscape designers looking to add contrast, depth, and year-round visual interest.
Why You'll Love It
✔ Rich burgundy foliage that adds vibrant color year-round
✔ Soft, feathery plumes create elegant movement in the wind
✔ Low-maintenance and easy to care for
✔ Drought tolerant once established
✔ Perfect for modern, tropical, Mediterranean, and contemporary landscapes
✔ Excellent accent plant for residential and commercial properties
✔ Creates texture and contrast among palms, shrubs, and flowering plants
Perfect For
- Front yard landscaping
- Poolside gardens
- Modern landscape designs
- Decorative borders
- Walkways and entrances
- Tropical gardens
- Accent plantings
- Large decorative containers
- Commercial landscapes
- Outdoor living spaces
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'
Common Name: Purple Fountain Grass
Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low to Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Maintenance: Low
Mature Size: Approximately 3–5 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 9–11
Landscape Design Tip
Purple Fountain Grass looks spectacular when paired with:
- Agave
- Foxtail Fern
- White Rock
- Black Lava Rock
- Green Buttonwood
- Silver Buttonwood
- Crotons
- Areca Palms
- Bismarck Palm
- Tropical flowering plants
Its flowing texture beautifully softens hardscape elements like stone pathways, modern architecture, retaining walls, and decorative planters.
Professional Installation Available
At Michi's Garden, we don't just sell plants—we create landscapes that feel welcoming, elegant, and timeless. Our team can help you design and professionally install Purple Fountain Grass as part of a custom landscape tailored to your property.
Request your free estimate today and let us bring your vision to life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Purple Fountain Grass come back every year?
Yes. In South Florida's warm climate, it is commonly grown as a perennial and provides year-round beauty.
Is Purple Fountain Grass drought tolerant?
Absolutely. Once established, it performs very well with minimal watering.
Can it grow in full sun?
Yes. Full sun encourages the richest burgundy foliage and the most abundant flowering.
Is Purple Fountain Grass low maintenance?
Yes. It requires very little care beyond occasional trimming to keep it looking its best.