Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

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Overview

'Hameln' Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') is a perennial, ornamental grass reaching 2-3 ft in height with a similar spread. Graceful, bottlebrush plumes of creamy-tan bloom in late summer. Its foliage turns golden in fall, adding year-round interest. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for borders, accent planting, or mass landscaping. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9. Minimal maintenance required.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 7–10Climate Temperate

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — 'Hameln' Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') is a perennial

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — ornamental grass reaching 2-3 ft in height with a similar spread

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — Graceful, bottlebrush plumes of creamy-tan bloom in late summer

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — Its foliage turns golden in fall, adding year-round interest

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — Drought-tolerant once established

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — Ideal for borders, accent planting, or mass landscaping

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 1.5–2.5 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Poaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — 'Hameln' Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') is a perennial

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — ornamental grass reaching 2-3 ft in height with a similar spread

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — Graceful, bottlebrush plumes of creamy-tan bloom in late summer

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — Its foliage turns golden in fall, adding year-round interest

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — Drought-tolerant once established

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — Ideal for borders, accent planting, or mass landscaping

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — grass / perennial with white blooms

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — grass / perennial for full or half

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — providing multi-seasonal interest

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — white flowers in the garden

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — space specimens approximately 24 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and full

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — This practice also encourages more vigorous and healthy spring growth

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — It's adaptable to a variety of soil types but prefers well-draining ground

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — and it thrives in full sun to partial shade

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — These bottlebrush plumes persist through the fall

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — Minimal maintenance required

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — adding both texture and movement to the landscape

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — commonly called Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — is a refined ornamental grass prized for its graceful

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — fountain-like form and versatility in the landscape

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — making it well-suited for small gardens or as a border plant.<br><br>Hameln exhibits a mound

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — wheat-colored seed heads that rise above the foliage

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — narrow green foliage that becomes golden yellow in the fall

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