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Pennisetum alopecuroides
Fountain Grass
- » Unique color!
- » Can tolerate part shade, but performs best in full sun
- » Requires very little care
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:6-9
- Height:2-5 ft
- Spread:2-5 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades, White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Compact grass with feathery spikes of buff-colored flowers over green leaves. A garden standard. Ideal for containers, borders, mass plantings or specimen use. Good cut flowers. Excellent winter interest.
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Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Ornamental Grass |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pennisetum alopecuroides
Cut back in early April. Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Divide clumps in late spring or early summer.