Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Alopecuroides

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Overview

Pennisetum alopecuroides, commonly known as Fountain Grass, is a perennial ornamental cultivar. It exhibits gracefully arching, bottlebrush-like plumes reaching 2 to 3 feet high and 1 to 2 feet wide. Its lush, green foliage turns a golden-bronze hue in fall. Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers full sun to partial shade. Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, Fountain Grass provides year-round interest, making it an ideal accent for borders and containers.

Sun FullWater LowZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Pennisetum alopecuroides, commonly known as Fountain Grass, is a perennial ornamental cultivar

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers full sun to partial shade

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Fountain Grass provides year-round interest

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — It exhibits gracefully arching, bottlebrush-like plumes reaching 2 to 3 feet high and 1 to 2 feet wide

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Its lush, green foliage turns a golden-bronze hue in fall

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — is a perennial ornamental grass well-suited for adding texture and movement to the landscape

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Scrophulariaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Pennisetum alopecuroides, commonly known as Fountain Grass, is a perennial ornamental cultivar

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers full sun to partial shade

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Fountain Grass provides year-round interest

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — It exhibits gracefully arching, bottlebrush-like plumes reaching 2 to 3 feet high and 1 to 2 feet wide

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Its lush, green foliage turns a golden-bronze hue in fall

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — is a perennial ornamental grass well-suited for adding texture and movement to the landscape

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — bottlebrush-like flower spikes that emerge in late summer to early fall

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — bearing a striking resemblance to a water fountain when at its peak

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — This graceful plant typically reaches heights of 2 to 3 feet with an equal spread

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — making it an ideal accent for borders and containers

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — commonly known as Fountain Grass

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Its arching foliage forms a clumping tuft

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — These flowers can reach lengths of 8 to 12 inches and are usually a soft, rosy-purple color

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — they fade to a buff or tan shade persisting well into winter

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — providing enduring visual interest.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Fountain Grass thrives in full sun

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — requiring a minimum of six hours of direct light per day for optimal growth

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — It is adaptable to a range of soil types but performs best in well-drained loam with moderate moisture levels

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — this grass is drought-tolerant

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — With its elegant form and captivating blooms

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — making it a low-maintenance choice for water-conscious landscapes.<br><br>When planning the layout

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — consider using Fountain Grass as a specimen plant

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Be mindful to space each plant approximately 24 to 36 inches apart to allow for mature spread

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