Purple Fountain Grass
An ornamental grass prized for its arching form and purple-tinged foliage and plumes, but considered invasive in many regions outside its native range.
Habit
Perennial Grass
Height
0.9-1.2 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Adaptable
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low, Drought-tolerant
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Africa Asia
Climatic Condition
Warm Temperate
Temperature (°)
10–30°C
Humidity (%)
Adaptable
Potting media
Average Garden Soil
Fertilizers
Balanced
Watering
Low to Moderate
Plant Weight
3-7 Kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
5.0–7.5
Water Ph level
6.5–7.5
Soil EC
0.8-1.5
Yield Per Plant
N/A
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Tender Perennial
Health Benefits
Ornamental value, textural contrast in gardens, movement.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
Standard garden soil with good drainage.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Apply a general-purpose fertilizer once in early spring.Common Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, rust, smut, aphids and spider mites
yellowing or browning foliage, wilting, soft or decaying roots, brown or black leaf spots, orange or reddish rust pustules, distorted growth, sticky honeydew and fine webbing
ensure well-drained soil and avoid overwatering, remove and destroy infected leaves, maintain good air circulation and full sun, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use sulfur or baking-soda spray for rust
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot, fungicides with propiconazole or mancozeb for rust and smut, systemic insecticides and miticides such as imidacloprid or abamectin for pest control.