Ginger Love Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Ginger Love' PP #26,442
SKU
43986
Big, showy, upright, red plumes appear in late summer and persist through winter on this easy-care ornamental grass. Terrific contrast for use in rock gardens, borders, foundation plantings, or in perennial beds. Herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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- Lowe's
1929 North Coliseum Blvd. Fort Wayne IN 46805
- Do It Best Corp.
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- Lowe's
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- Lowe's
6931 North Lima Road Fort Wayne IN 46818
| Botanical Pronunciation | pen-i-SEE-tum al-o-pe-kur-OH-deez |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 2 to 3 ft tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer into Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Plumes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Waterwise, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia) |
Thrives in average, well-drained soils; avoid heavy, wet clay soils. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Deadhead plums when the seed begins to drop. Cut foliage back just before new shoots appear in late winter to early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!