Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

Fountain Grass

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Common Name:

Fountain Grass

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

75 cm

Maximum width:

185 cm

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') - Description

Compact fountain grass that turns bronze in fall and beige in late fall. Silvery to pinkish white spikes form "fountains", later turning brown when going to seed. More compact fountain grass for smaller gardens, front of the border, or specimen planting. All-season interest.

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') - Blooming

Bears bristly, feathery spikelets. Some are purple, others are yellow and pink.

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') - Growth

Feathery, bottlebrush or bushy, foxtail like seed heads. Annuals and hardy and tender perennials. Clump forming grasses. Grows best in full sun. Works well as part of a border or rock garden. The spikelets make nice additions to a fresh or dried flower ensemble.

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') - Planting

Propagate by division in spring or early summer, or by seeds in early spring. Some species self-seed at high rates.

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') - Pest

Pennisetum is prone to rust, eye spot, and leaf spots.

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') - Interesting facts

Pennisetum is found worldwide in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate areas. Species are used as a type of millet.