Lumen Gold™ Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'JS Jommenik' PP #27,435
SKU
44685
This showy grass glows in the landscape, with golden spring leaves that age to bright lemon, followed by lime green. Light, airy plumes dance softly above the foliage in later summer, persisting through winter. Fall brings colors of gold and orange. Creates a terrific contrast when used among shrubs or as a backdrop in a perennial bed. Herbaceous perennial.
?
There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden . Learn More
Full sun, Partial sun
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
No Retailers found within 50 miles of your zipcode
| Botanical Pronunciation | pen-i-SEE-tum al-o-pe-kur-OH-deez |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Plumes |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting |
| 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 | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Fall Color, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia) |
Provide average, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy, wet clay soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Cut back and apply a general purpose fertilizer just before new shoots appear in late winter to early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant