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Fountain Grass

Graceful flower plumes and soft green foliage are lovely in the summer landscape. Wonderful paired with bold, vibrant plants for contrast, or with complementary cool pastels and grays. Lovely in containers or mixed plantings. Excellent cut flower.

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Plant Details

  • Common name

    Fountain Grass

  • Botanical name

    Pennisetum setaceum

  • Variety

    Alba

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 8 (10°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    30-48" (76-122 cm)

  • Habit

    Mounded

  • Feed

    Regularly

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Keep weed-free

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

  • Courtney P.'s collections
  • Jerry B.'s collection