Fountain Grass

Soft-textured variegated foliage and fuzzy, greenish-white flower spikes. Excellent choice when mass planted as a ground cover, at garden's edge, or in containers. A low-maintenance plant that is tolerant of wind and salt spray. Cut plumes are attractive in mixed arrangements.

Companion Plants

Balloon Flower

Columbine

Phlox

Plant Details

Common name

Fountain Grass
Botanical name

Pennisetum alopecuroides
Variety

Little Honey
Zone

USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

8-12" (20-31 cm)
Habit

Mounded
Feed

In spring
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Green
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Divide every 3 to 5 years

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

Tahiya K.'s collection

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