Order by Phone (513) 354-1509
Phone Orders
513-354-1509
Customer Service
513-354-1510
Mailing Address
Spring Hill Nurseries
Order Processing Center
P.O. Box 330
Harrison, OH 45030-0330
|
 |
Home » Perennial Fountain Grass
|
Perennial Fountain Grass
This Perennial Fountain Grass grows quickly to its full height of 2-3' with a 2-3' spread. Fine-textured foliage and greenish-white flower spikes that appear in mid to late summer mature to reddish and golden brown hues in the fall. Adds beauty to the late-season landscape! Drought tolerant.
Shipped in 3" pot. Deer tend to avoid.
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Zone 4 to 9
|
Perennial Fountain Grass Ships In Both Spring And Fall See Shipping Schedule Unable To Ship To: AE AK BC GU HI PR
| Botanical Name: |
|
Pennisetum alopecuroides |
| |
| Form: |
|
herbaceous perennial |
| |
| Sun Exposure: |
|
Partial Shade/Full Sun |
| |
| Height/Habit: |
|
2 - 3' mounded |
| |
| Spread: |
|
2-3' |
| |
| Spacing: |
|
2 - 3' |
| |
| Hardiness Zone: |
|
5 -9 (-10° F) |
| |
| Foliage Type: |
|
1/4" wide; 2-3' long, bright green in summer, turns golden brown in fall. |
| |
| Flower Form: |
|
5 to 7" long bristles are long and prominent. |
| |
| Flower Color: |
|
Greenish white. |
| |
| Flowering Date: |
|
Mid to late summer. |
| |
| Planting Requirements: |
|
Plants need a 3-4' space at maturity. |
| |
| Soil Requirements: |
|
Light, moderately fertile soil that is well drained. |
| |
| Growth Rate: |
|
Fast. |
| |
| Unique Characteristics: |
|
Tuft forming, perennial grass. Late summer, bears arching 5-7" flower spikes resembling bottle brushes that persist well into winter. Fountain grass is excellent as a border plant or used near water. The fine texture of the foliage is pronounced against many other medium to coarse textured plants. Good companion to Autumn Joy Sedum. |
| |
| Pruning: |
|
Trim back old stems in late winter to early spring. |
| |
| Additional Information: |
|
Pennisetum is derived from penna, a feather and seta, a bristle. |
| |
|
 |
Receive Our Catalog




|