Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001052
11/12/99
Pennisetum alopecuroides--Fountain Grass
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10
Height: 36 in Spread: 24 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: White
Comments: As its name implies, the arching leaves resemble
a fountain (Vis. 1). Provide a well-drained soil and
exposure to sun. The plant will spread rapidly. In cooler
climates, the leaves will turn yellow in the fall. The
flowers are copper-colored and effective in summer.
Propagation: Propagate by division.
Cultivars:
'Burgundy Giant' - These 5-foot plants have burgundy
leaves. This cultivar is not hardy in the north and
should be treated as an annual.
'Cassian' - Good fall color.
'Hameln' - A more compact plant (Vis. 2) only 24 inches
tall.
'Little Bunny' - A dwarf only 11 inches tall (Vis. 3).
'Moudry' - The seedheads are black, the foliage is dark
green.
References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1999, Lake County
Nursery 1999, Ray Wiegand's Nursery 1999, Studebaker
Nurseries 1999, Weston Nurseries 1999, Wayside Gardens 1999,
White Flower Farm 1999, Berryhill Nurseries 1999, Scarff's
Nursery 1999, Midwest Groundcovers 1999, Willoway Nurseries
1999.
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