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Pennisetum alopecuroides

Fountain Grass

Plant photo of: Pennisetum alopecuroides
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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Pennisetum alopecuroides is a perennial grass. Bright green, 3-4 ft. foliage clumps are topped by pinkish plumes in early summer. Leaves turn yellow in fall, brown in winter.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Grass

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Brown, Light Green, Yellow

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Foundation

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.