Pennisetum alopcuroides
Fountain Grass
- Unique color!
- Can tolerate part shade, but performs best in full sun
- Requires very little care
- Category: Ornamental Grass, Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height: 3-4 ft
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Purchase options for Fountain Grass
- Size: #2 -
- Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
- Availability: In Stock
$33.00
Compact grass with feathery spikes of buff-colored flowers over green leaves. A garden standard. Ideal for containers, borders, mass plantings or specimen use. Good cut flowers. Excellent winter interest.
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Ornamental Grass |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing Tips for Pennisetum alopcuroides
Cut back in early April. Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Divide clumps in late spring or early summer.