Pennisetum alopecuroides fountain grass
size/type
mid-sized perennial,mid-sized perennial
usual height
0,5-0,8m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
blooming time
August-September
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Chinese fountain grass is an elegant feature to every garden. It has mid to dark green linear leaves growing in a thick cluster forming a shape of a fountain. In late summer it makes yellow-green to dark purple spikelets in narrowly oblong panicles, looking like bottlebrushes. It is best grown in sunny and warm areas, in well-drained soil. It is recommended to tie up the leaves before winter or provide dry mulch. Cut back in early spring. Fully hardy.
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