Fountain Grass. A clump-forming perennial grass with narrow dark green leaves. Attractive yellow-green to dark purple flowers in summer and autumn. Max Height 60cm to 1.5m. Max Spread 60cm to 1.2m. Flowers July to October. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Pennisetum alopecuroides
A clump-forming perennial grass with narrow dark green leaves. Attractive yellow-green to dark purple flowers in summer and autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Pennisetum |
|---|---|
| Species | alopecuroides |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Fountain Grass |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm, 1.5m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 60cm, 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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