Pennisetum alopecuroides
Fountain Grass
Description
Pennisetum alopecuroides is a perennial grass. Bright green, 3'-4' tall foliage clumps are topped by pinkish plumes in early summer. Leaves turn yellow in fall and brown in winter. Tall grasses are highly combustible.
Plant Type
Shrub, Grass
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
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, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Adjust your irrigation controller frequently as weather changes. Plants need much less water in spring and fall than during mid-summer.
Call the Lawn Watering Infoline at 541-774-2460 for up-to-date sprinkling times.