The grass in question is one we call Purple fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' pen-ih-SEE-tum se-TAY-see-um RUH-brum), and it has been one of the most popular grasses, or should I say ...

Q: Dig and store it or leave it in the garden, I can’t seem to keep purple fountain grass alive through the winter. What is the best way to overwinter this grass? A: With attractive purple ...

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 ...

Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Purple Fountain Grass by Magnolia Gardens Nursery Q • I bought some purple fountain grass at a sale this summer for about a ...

Q: Will my purple fountain grass come back after the winter and if so, should I prune it back now? - B.T., Houston A: This is one of the less cold-hardy ornamental grasses, so it depends on how ...

Purple fountain grass has long been a favorite of local gardeners, adored for its graceful habit, the dark burgundy-purple hue of its leaves and the delicate foxtail blooms at the end of each blade.

1. Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’) This relative of green fountain grass stands out in the landscape ...

Q. I love the texture and color of purple fountain grass. It looks fine for a few months, then turns brown and strawlike. It is planted under a canopy of 'Natchez' crape myrtles in well-draining ...

Varieties include the purple fountain grass, a green-leaf species, and several reddish selections. Cluster plants together to obtain the full effect of the foliage. Flowers are pink to purple and ...

Botanically speaking, Fireworks is Pennisetum setaceum, just like the purple fountain grass with which you may have some familiarity. What you will find different is foliage that is variegated ...

A purple fountain grass called Fireworks (Pennisetum setaceum Fireworks) has been selected by the LSU AgCenter as a Louisiana Super Plant. You're going to be impressed by the colorful foliage on ...