Perennial Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Grasses
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
Pennisetum alopecuroides Photo Gallery
Pennisetum alopecuroides Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Pennisetum alopecuroides |
| Common Name: | perennial fountain grass |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennials, ornamental grasses, cutflowers |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright - curved |
| Height: | 2 - 4 feet |
| Spread: | 2 - 4 feet |
| Foliage: | finely textured, mounding ornamental grass with green foliage |
| Flower: | attractive beige bottle-brush spikes |
| Bloom Period: | Summer - Fall |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | light shade - full sun |
| Water: | low water requirement |
| Soil: | prefers well-drained soil pH adaptable |
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 5 - 9 not dependably hardy in northern areas |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | moderate growth rate propagation by division |
| Additional Notes: | nice for cut arrangements, but shatter when dry |
TTU Plant Resources
-
Address
Texas Tech University, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Box 42122, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.2838 -
Email
Melanie.Jackson@ttu.edu