It has a fast growth rate and is best planted in spring where there’s at least partial sun.
Although it is winter-hardy in Zones 9 and above, thisornamental grassmakes a lovely annual addition to northern gardens.
The autumn seed heads are very attractive and preferred infall flower gardens.
The Spruce / Autumn Wood
Read on for our care guide.
New growth will initiate as the temperatures begin to climb.
Additionally, the grass has no special humidity needs.
The Spruce / Autumn Wood
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This eliminates dead foliage and improves air circulation and sun exposure to stimulate the growth of new leaves.
Comb through the trimmed leaves by hand to remove any additional dead blades and debris.
The Spruce / David Beaulieu
Propagating Purple Fountain Grass
Purple fountain grass can be propagated through division or seeds.
Division should be done in the fall after flowering when the plant is going into dormancy.
Collect the seeds from the flowering stems when they’re dry, usually in the fall.
you might mass several of the plants together to create a visually beautiful border or privacy screen.
Plant purple fountain grass in a pot with flowering plants or by itself.
Place the containers in plenty of sunlight and move indoors when temperatures fall.
Cut the plants down to 3 inches tall..
They won’t look ornamental over the winter, but they should come back in the spring.
Place the container in a cool area or room where the temperature will not reach freezing.
The plant’s shallow roots won’t tolerate freezing temperatures.
Also, offer the plants a moderate amount of light during the winter.
Keep the them watered, but not soggy, and do not let them dry out.
Rust funguscan commonly occur with purple fountain grass because of trapped moisture or humidity between the dense clumps.
verify to place your plants several feet apart from one another to increase airflow.
What Do Purple Fountain Grass Flowers Look Like?
Purple fountain grass produces purple flowering stems, which are full of feathery seeds.
The feathery seed heads (or “plumes”) can also later be cut for dried flower arrangements.
How to Encourage More Blooms
for encourage bloom, verify your plant is getting full sun.
If weather is too cool or sunlight is lacking, the plant may not flower.
Browning of Grass
If the grass is browning, it may be from watering or feeding excessively.
It could also be browning from excessive sun and the blade tips becoming scorched.
Prune away the brown grass to allow for healthy growth and ensure the grass is receiving some afternoon shade.
ensure to fertilize regularly and choose a nitrogen-based fertilizer if you notice yellowing.
There are a few non-invasive varieties that do not reseed.
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Ornamental Grasses.Missouri Botanical Garden.
