Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry'
Black Flowering Fountain Grass
Description
The plumes are dark purple or black.
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Water Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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.