Best in zones 3-8. Purple fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum ‘Purpureum’) is an ornamental grass for people who normally ...

If you accidentally planted an invasive ornamental grass species in your yard, you may be having a hard time controlling it.

Most grasses grow in nice neat clumps ... a better fit for most landscapes. Pennisetum, or “fountain grass” is another popular grass family. They have showy seed heads in various colors.

Our appreciation of grasses began with a gift of some fountain grass from a friend, and has continued to grow with new seasons.