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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 3–10Type Grass, ShrubClimate Temperate
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Its lush, green foliage turns a golden-bronze hue in fall; requiring a minimum of six hours of direct light per day

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass, Shrub
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Fountain Grass provides year-round interest
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — It exhibits gracefully arching, bottlebrush-like plumes reaching 2 to 3 feet high and 1 to 2 feet wide, image 83
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Pennisetum alopecuroides, commonly known as Fountain Grass, is a perennial ornamental cultivar, image 82
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — These flowers can reach lengths of 8 to 12 inches and are usually a soft, rosy-purple color, image 41
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Its arching foliage forms a clumping tuft; grass / shrub for full
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — grass / shrub for full
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — is a perennial ornamental grass well-suited for adding texture and movement to the landscape
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Its arching foliage forms a clumping tuft; grass / shrub for full, image 66
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — bearing a striking resemblance to a water fountain when at its peak; this grass is drought-tolerant
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — or along borders for a dramatic effect
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — This graceful plant typically reaches heights of 2 to 3 feet with an equal spread; bottlebrush-like, image 64
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Its arching foliage forms a clumping tuft; grass / shrub for full, image 93
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) — making it a low-maintenance choice for water-conscious landscapes.<br><br>When planning the layout
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — bottlebrush-like flower spikes that emerge in late summer to early fall; making it an ideal accent for, image 67
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — grass / shrub for full; be mindful to space each plant approximately 24 to 36 inches apart to allow for mature
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) — It is adaptable to a range of soil types but performs best in well-drained loam with moderate moisture, image 46
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — bottlebrush-like flower spikes that emerge in late summer to early fall; making it an ideal accent for borders and
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers full sun to partial shade; with its elegant form and captivating, image 58
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Be mindful to space each plant approximately 24 to 36 inches apart to allow for mature spread; its, image 78
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — is a perennial ornamental grass well-suited for adding texture and movement to the landscape; fountain, image 90
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Pennisetum alopecuroides is an excellent selection for adding both beauty and function to your client's garden
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Pennisetum alopecuroides, commonly known as Fountain Grass, is a perennial ornamental cultivar; thriving in USDA
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