purple fountain grass ‘Vertigo’ Pennisetum purpureum 'Vertigo' Type:annual foliageannual grassesannuals — color all summer Notable Traits:low-maintenanceresistant: deerresistant: diseaseresistant: rabbitstriking foliagethrillerstolerates clay soiltolerates harsh roadside conditions Hardiness:Zone 9 – 11 Mature Height:4-6ft Light:part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure)part to full shade (4 hours or less sun)part to full sun (6 hours or more sun)sun (8+ hrs) Water:drought tolerant Bloom Color:pink Description Thicker foliage and darker, almost black purple color make this fountain grass dramatic in garden beds and containers. Unlike most annual Pennisetums this grass does not flower. Keep it well fed and watered to get increase growth.