Dark Burgundy Foliage
Features narrow, arching leaves in rich burgundy, reddish-purple, and bronze tones.
Dark Burgundy Purple Fountain Grass Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Dark Burgundy Purple Fountain Grass Seeds
Dark Burgundy Purple Fountain Grass is an ornamental grass valued for its deep burgundy-purple foliage and graceful, feathery flower plumes. Purple fountain grass adds color, texture, and movement to sunny borders, landscape displays, and suitable containers. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Confirm the exact variety and seed viability with your supplier, as the popular 'Rubrum' cultivar is commonly propagated vegetatively and rarely produces viable seeds.
Burgundy Foliage
Purple Flower Plumes
Ornamental Grass
Landscape Accent
Key Features
Feathery Flower Plumes
Produces decorative, brush-like flower plumes in purple, pink, or bronze shades, depending on the variety.
Graceful Fountain Shape
Forms an arching clump that adds height, texture, and movement to ornamental planting arrangements.
Sun-Loving Growth
Develops its characteristic foliage color best in a sunny location with suitable soil drainage.
Product Highlights
Deep burgundy-purple foliage
Decorative feathery flower plumes
Ornamental grass in the Poaceae family
Graceful, arching growth habit
Suitable for sunny garden borders
Can be grown in suitable containers
Prefers well-drained soil
Variety and seed viability should be verified
Specifications
| Product Name | Dark Burgundy Purple Fountain Grass Seeds |
| Common Name | Purple Fountain Grass; Red Fountain Grass |
| Scientific Name | Pennisetum setaceum; confirm the exact species and cultivar |
| Popular Cultivar | 'Rubrum' (verify whether this is the supplied variety) |
| Plant Family | Poaceae |
| Plant Category | Ornamental Grass |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy, reddish-purple, or bronze |
| Flower Color | Purple-pink to burgundy or bronze, depending on variety |
| Growth Habit | Clumping, upright, and arching |
| Typical Mature Height | Approximately 3–5 feet for common purple fountain grass forms |
| Typical Mature Spread | Approximately 2–4 feet, depending on variety and conditions |
| Sunlight | Full sun for best foliage color |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained soil; avoid prolonged waterlogging |
| Watering | Water regularly during establishment; moderate watering once established |
| Planting Season | Spring or warm weather after frost risk, depending on local climate |
| Germination Time | Not confirmed for the named variety; verify seed identity and viability |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Common 'Rubrum' forms are generally grown as tender perennials in Zones 9–11 and as annuals in colder regions |
| Primary Uses | Ornamental borders, landscape accents, and containers |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Verify the Seeds
Confirm the botanical identity and cultivar with your supplier. Purple fountain grass 'Rubrum' rarely produces viable seeds, so verify that the supplied material can be grown true to type.
Confirm the botanical identity and cultivar with your supplier. Purple fountain grass 'Rubrum' rarely produces viable seeds, so verify that the supplied material can be grown true to type.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Select a well-drained seed-starting mix or prepare a sunny garden location with suitable drainage. Containers should have drainage holes.
Select a well-drained seed-starting mix or prepare a sunny garden location with suitable drainage. Containers should have drainage holes.
Step 3: Follow the Correct Planting Instructions
If viable seeds of a seed-propagated variety are supplied, follow the supplier's recommended sowing depth, temperature, and moisture requirements. Do not assume all fountain grass cultivars reproduce reliably from seed.
If viable seeds of a seed-propagated variety are supplied, follow the supplier's recommended sowing depth, temperature, and moisture requirements. Do not assume all fountain grass cultivars reproduce reliably from seed.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight and Water
Place established plants in full sun for strong foliage color. Water during establishment and allow excess water to drain away.
Place established plants in full sun for strong foliage color. Water during establishment and allow excess water to drain away.
Step 5: Maintain the Plants
Remove damaged foliage as needed and trim old growth at an appropriate time for your climate. Monitor for unwanted self-seeding and follow local guidance on planting this grass.
Remove damaged foliage as needed and trim old growth at an appropriate time for your climate. Monitor for unwanted self-seeding and follow local guidance on planting this grass.
Add Bold Color with Purple Fountain Grass
Dark Burgundy Purple Fountain Grass brings dramatic foliage, graceful plumes, and attractive texture to sunny garden spaces. Choose verified planting material and provide full sun, suitable drainage, and climate-appropriate care to enjoy its ornamental appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about purple fountain grass seed viability, foliage color, and growing requirements.
Can Purple Fountain Grass 'Rubrum' be grown from seeds?
Purple Fountain Grass 'Rubrum' rarely produces viable seeds and is commonly propagated by division or other vegetative methods. If purchasing seeds labeled as this cultivar, verify their identity and viability with the supplier because seedlings may not retain the parent plant's characteristic burgundy foliage.
How do you maintain the dark burgundy color of Purple Fountain Grass?
Grow purple fountain grass in full sun and well-drained soil to encourage strong foliage color. Provide adequate water during establishment and avoid prolonged waterlogging. Foliage color can vary with the cultivar, light exposure, temperature, and overall growing conditions.
Is Purple Fountain Grass suitable for growing in pots?
Yes, purple fountain grass can grow in containers when provided with adequate space, drainage holes, and plenty of sunlight. Choose a pot that accommodates the mature clump and water as needed. In colder climates, plants may need to be treated as annuals or protected from frost, depending on the variety.