The best part of this ground cover? The stunning flowers. This grass alternative produces purple blooms in spring, attracting wildlife while providing beauty.

Purple fountain grass is native to Africa, Asia and areas of the Middle East. It is a perennial in areas where the temperature does not drop below 20 degrees F (Zone 9), and there are areas in ...

Joe W. White, Ph.D. Pennisetum, an ornamental grass widely known as purple fountain grass, has added a new member to its group and one that has a different color. While it is still considered one ...

And it is one of the grasses that are ideal for a small space. Keep in mind that, unlike many others, this grass is herbaceous, which means it disappears during the winter.

For many years, gardeners in Louisiana grew purple fountain grass. Now, new and improved fountain grasses are on the market, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Allen Owings.