Fountain Grass. A clump-forming perennial grass with narrow dark green leaves, turning gold in autumn. Attractive greenish white flowers, grey-brown when mature in summer. Max Height 60cm to 1.5m. Max Spread 60cm to 1.2m. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’
A clump-forming perennial grass with narrow dark green leaves, turning gold in autumn. Attractive greenish white flowers, grey-brown when mature in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Pennisetum |
|---|---|
| Species | alopecuroides |
| Varietry | 'Hameln' |
| Common Name | Fountain Grass |
| Flower Colour | green, white, grey, brown |
| 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, August |
| 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 | |
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