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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 sedum. Attractive fall color and winter effect. Plumes are valued in flower arrangements.

Companion Plants

Black-Eyed Susan

Gayfeather

Tickseed

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Fountain Grass

  • Botanical name

    Pennisetum

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    2-5' (0.5-1.5 m)

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Green

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Divide every 3 to 5 years