Pennisetum (Fountain Grass) alopecuroides (Fountain Grass)

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Narrow, bright green, gracefully arching leaves. 6-8″ spikes, silver-rose feathery plumes which mature to rose-copper seed heads. Excellent for mass plantings and as border accent. Blooms mid to late summer. Compact grass forming dense mounds. Flower plumes are good in dried arrangements. Fall foliage is yellow-gold. Fountain grass grows well in any fertile, moist, wet or well-drained soil.

  • Height: 3'-4'
  • Spread: 3'-4'
  • Exposure:
  • Bloom: summer seed heads
  • Flower Color: Silver to Copper
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