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Fountain Grass

Spectacular and long blooming. Excellent planted with spring-flowering bulbs, at water's edge, and in combination with rudbeckia, Russian sage and tall sedums. Attractive fall color and winter effect. Plumes are valued in flower arrangements.

Companion Plants

Beard-Tongue

Blanket Flower

Dianthus

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Fountain Grass

  • Botanical name

    Pennisetum alopecuroides

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

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

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    24-36" (61-91 cm)

  • Habit

    Mounded

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Pink

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Prune back in spring

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

  • Aubrey F.'s collection
  • Sam R.'s collection
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