Desert FavoriteLow Water
Groundcovers & Grasses
Purple Fountain Grass
Pennisetum × advena ‘Rubrum’
$42.00
In Stock — 34 available
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- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water Needs
- Low
- Mature Height
- 3–5 ft
- Mature Width
- 2–4 ft
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Purple-red
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Cold Hardiness
- Hardy to 20°F (often grown as annual in colder zones, but can be perennial in LC)
- Pollinator Friendly
- No
- Las Cruces Suitability
- Excellent — Desert Adapted
Why We Recommend It
Its striking purple foliage and feathery plumes provide dynamic texture and color to Las Cruces landscapes. This grass is heat and drought tolerant, making it ideal for our climate.
Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.
Best For
- Front Yards
- Xeriscape
- Containers
- Accents
- Full Sun
- Low Water
- 3–5 ft
A striking ornamental grass known for its rich burgundy foliage and soft, arching plumes. Purple Fountain Grass adds bold color, texture, and movement to desert landscapes, thriving in full sun and heat. Ideal for accent plantings, containers, and modern xeriscapes across Southern New Mexico.
Highlights:
• Deep burgundy-purple foliage for bold contrast
• Soft, feathery plumes all season
• Adds dramatic movement and texture
• Heat- and drought-tolerant once established
• Excellent focal-point or mass-planting grass
Bloom: Summer–Fall
Flower: Tan to pink plumes
Height: 3' – 5'
Spread: 3' – 4'
Exposure: Full Sun
Water: Low–Moderate
Hardiness: Zones 8 – 11
USDA Zone: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/
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Nursery container sizes are industry standards. Plant height and fullness vary by species and season.
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Purple Fountain Grass
$42.00