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Princess Caroline Fountain Grass

Pennisetum 'Princess Caroline'

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Overview

Pennisetum 'Princess Caroline', esteemed for its vibrant burgundy foliage, is a warm-season perennial grass. Maturing to about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, it boasts broad, gracefully arching leaves. Ideal for USDA zones 8-11, it flourishes in full sun and tolerates moderate drought. This low-maintenance plant adds rich color contrast in borders or as a striking container specimen, requiring well-drained soil to thrive. It is not considered cold-hardy.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–10Type GrassClimate Subtropical

Princess Caroline Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Princess Caroline') — Pennisetum 'Princess Caroline', esteemed for its vibrant burgundy foliage, is a warm-season

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Grass
Family: Poaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Princess Caroline Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Princess Caroline') — Pennisetum 'Princess Caroline', esteemed for its vibrant burgundy foliage, is a warm-season

Photograph: cultivar413 from Fallbrook, California, CC BY 2.0 · source

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