Pennisetum alopecuroides

Fountain Grass

Plant Type:

Narrow green leaves arch softly toward the ground and turn golden yellow in fall. Flowers resemble large foxtails and are good in floral arrangements. Use in masses or in decorative containers. Native to Illinois and Arkansas. Hardy to zone 6.

Height

36-48"

Spread

36"

Pennisetum alopecuroides Plant Care:

Cut to 6" in March. Prefers well-drained, consistently moist soil.

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