Plant Information
Grass Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln
Scientific Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides
Common Name: Fountain Grass
Hardiness Zone: 5a - 10b
Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-28.9°C)
Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer, Autumn
Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright
Characteristics: Heat Tolerant
Water: Light
Fertilize: None or when needed only
Spacing: 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)
Height: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Width: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Spectacular and long blooming. Compact habit is excellent with spring-flowering bulbs, at water's edge, and in combination with rudbeckia, Russian sage and tall sedums. Attractive fall color and winter effect. Plumes are valued in flower arrangements.
Spectacular and long blooming. Compact habit is excellent with Spring-flowering bulbs, at water’s edge, and in combination with Rudbeckia, Russian Sage and tall Sedums. Attractive Fall color and Winter effect. Plumes are valued in flower arrangements.