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

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