| Cultivation:
Ornamental grasses have recently become incredibly popular.
"Purple Fountain Grass" is a very attractive annual
grass, hardy in Zone 9 and above.
Purple Fountain Grass grows into an arching
clump with burgundy-bronze green leaves that are about 12"
long. After the first hard freeze the plant will slowly bleach out
to the color of straw... but still looks quite attractive
throughout the winter.
Purple Fountain Grass plumes are great for dried or fresh floral
arrangements.
Plant in full sun in fertile well drained soil. Space plants
24" to 30" apart. Feed monthly with a balanced
liquid fertilizer or apply slow release granular feed around the
base of the plant.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Rare.
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