Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides
SKU
00574
Dependable grass with beauty and versatility. Produces a clump of narrow, half-inch shiny green leaves that fade to golden yellow in fall. Valued for its flower spikes that are popular cut flowers. Showy single specimen or lined up for edging. Herbaceous.
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Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | pen-i-SEE-tum al-o-pe-kur-OH-deez |
|---|---|
| Lore | Fountain grass is considered dangerously invasive in many western states. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Arching to 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Mid to Late Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Plumes |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant