Fountain Grass, Foxtail Grass, Chinese Fountain Grass
Native to Asia and Australia, Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain Grass) is among the most beautiful and graceful ornamental grasses with cascading foliage that rustles in the wind. It requires very little care and almost nonstop drama in the garden.
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Genus | Pennisetum |
Common names | Fountain Grass, Foxtail Grass |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Australia |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Modern Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Genus | Pennisetum |
Common names | Fountain Grass, Foxtail Grass |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Australia |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Modern Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain Grass) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain Grass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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