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Fountain Grass

Delightful little tufted plumes and grassy foliage. Excellent planted with spring-flowering bulbs, at water's edge, and in combination with rudbeckia, Russian sage and tall sedum. Attractive fall color and winter effect. Plumes are valued in flower arrangements.

Companion Plants

Blanket Flower

Dianthus

Gayfeather

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Fountain Grass

  • Botanical name

    Pennisetum messiacum

  • Variety

    Red Bunny Tails

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 7 (0°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    12-18" (31-46 cm)

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Feed

    In spring

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Purple, Green

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Divide every 3 to 5 years

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Wes C.'s collection