Pennisetum alopecuroides (PA400) ‘PURPLE LEA®’ (Fountain Grass)
Pennisetum alopecuroides (PA400) ‘PURPLE LEA®’ (Fountain Grass)
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Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘PURPLE LEA®’ is a compact, sterile ornamental fountain grass valued for its graceful arching foliage and striking purple flower plumes. This clumping, non-invasive grass provides soft movement and seasonal colour, making it ideal for modern landscapes, mass plantings, and feature containers.
In summer through autumn, it produces abundant feathery, bottlebrush-like flower spikes in rich purple tones that rise above the foliage, adding texture and contrast to garden designs. Its tidy growth habit and reliability make it a standout choice for low-maintenance planting schemes.
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Mature height
0.8 to 0.9m
Mature width
0.8 to 0.9m
Spacing
0.6 to 0.8m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous in cooler climates (semi-evergreen in warm regions)
Foliage
Lush green arching foliage with purple feathery flower plumes
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Summer to autumn
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low, cut back to one-third in late winter or early spring
Root System
Clumping, non-invasive fibrous root system suitable for mass planting