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Pennisetum alopcuroides

Fountain Grass

  • »  Unique color!
  • »  Can tolerate part shade, but performs best in full sun
  • »  Requires very little care

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Compact grass with feathery spikes of buff-colored flowers over green leaves. A garden standard. Ideal for containers, borders, mass plantings or specimen use. Good cut flowers. Excellent winter interest.

Foliage Color
Green
Maintenance and Care
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer Bloomer
Late Summer
Fall
Winter
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pennisetum alopcuroides

Cut back in early April. Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Divide clumps in late spring or early summer.