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Pennisetum alopecuroides

Fountain Grass

  • Soft, creamy white to pink to tan panicles
  • Cascading flowers mature, they turn to reddish brown
  • Finely textured, glossy, bright green leaves
Height: 3-4 Feet
Spread: 2 Feet
Zone: 5-9
Color: Ivory

Interesting Notes about Fountain Grass:

Fountain grass has feathery plumes in summer and graceful, arching habit.

Tips for Homeowners:

Pennisetum prefers to be grown in rich loamy soil with good drainage and full sun or light shade. However, it will grow in rocky or sandy soil as long as it remains fairly moist. This grass resents having "wet feet". This species may be proagated by seed or division.

Pennisetum alopecuroides - Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides - Fountain Grass from David's Nursery

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Cut Flower/Foliage
  • Ornamental Grass
  • Border or Bed
  • Fast Growing
  • Mass Planting
  • Container
  • Low Maintenance

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Dry Soil