Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
🌿 How to Propagate Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’)
Did you know that purple fountain grass is usually a sterile hybrid and doesn't produce viable seeds? No worries—division is the most reliable way to propagate it! In this video, I'll show you step-by-step how to divide and replant this beautiful ornamental grass.
🌾 About Purple Fountain Grass:
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’ is a stunning ornamental grass known for its rich purple-red foliage and soft, foxtail-like plumes. It's a favorite for adding bold color and texture to garden beds, borders, and containers.
☀️ Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
🌱 Soil: Well-drained
💧 Water: Drought-tolerant once established—only water during hot, dry spells
If you're looking to expand your garden or save your plant over the winter, this propagation method is perfect!
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🌿 How to Propagate Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’)
Did you know that purple fountain grass is usually a sterile hybrid and doesn't produce viable seeds? No worries—division is the most reliable way to propagate it! In this video, I'll show you step-by-step how to divide and replant this beautiful ornamental grass.
🌾 About Purple Fountain Grass:
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’ is a stunning ornamental grass known for its rich purple-red foliage and soft, foxtail-like plumes. It's a favorite for adding bold color and texture to garden beds, borders, and containers.
☀️ Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
🌱 Soil: Well-drained
💧 Water: Drought-tolerant once established—only water during hot, dry spells
If you're looking to expand your garden or save your plant over the winter, this propagation method is perfect!
📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment if you found this helpful!
👉 Love DIY projects? Subscribe now! 🌱🔔 → Click Here!
Amazon Affiliate Links
Hori Hori Garden Knife: amzn.to/43gjXbB
Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at NO additional cost to you if you decide to purchase something.
DiY Collaborative Links
🌍 Linktree → https://linktr.ee/diycollaborative
📩 For business inquiries: don@thediycollaborative.com
