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Home » Perennial Fountain Grass

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
16766  Perennial Fountain Grass
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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.
 

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