Pennisetum alopecuroides
Fountain Grass
A clump-forming warm season grass. Fluffy cream flowers and bright green foliage. Straw-colored foliage remains ornamental all through the winter. Flower height 3′-4′
- Height: 3' – 4'
- Width: 24" – 36"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Brown
- Bloom Time: July
- Hardiness Zone: 5 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Pennisetum alopecuroides
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Attributes
- Fall Color
- Rain Garden Shade
- Rain Garden Sun
- Drought Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Flower Color
- Brown
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Flower Type
- Spike
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Flower Height
- 3' to 4'
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Prune Time
- April
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- Asia
Possible Substitutions for Pennisetum alopecuroides
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
Shenandoah Red Switch Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 3' – 4'
- Plant Habit: Upright
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Northern Sea Oats
Matching Attributes
- Height: 3' – 4'
- Plant Habit: Upright
Calamagrostis brachytricha
Korean Feather Reed Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 3' – 4'
- Plant Habit: Upright
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