Fountain Grass
Common Name: Fountain Grass
Species Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides
Family Name: Poaceae
Examples of Fountain Grass Pennisetum alopecuroides
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Iris borer; difficult to establish if transplanted in the fall |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 2-foot diameter, 2-foot height
- Leaves: 1/4 inch wide and 2-3 foot long, culms are slender and grow to 4 feet; bright green in summer turning golden brown in fall
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Moist, well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Notes | Clump-forming, densely tufted |