Description

Pennisetum alopecuroides

Chinese Fountain Grass

Chinese pennisetum, Chinese fountain grass, dwarf fountain grass
foxtail fountain grass, or swamp foxtail grass

Chinese Fountain Grass Seeds

Type: Rare Clumping, Warm Season Perennial Ornamental Grass
Bloom: Late summer into September
Flower: Graceful arching stems, furry silver rose bottlebrush plumes
Height: 3-4′ tall x 20″ wide
Light: Best in full sun to light shade. Can not grow in full shade
Soil: Most soils, sandy medium loam
P.H: 5.8-6.8
Moisture: Fairly dry, Water to root depth once every two weeks
Zone: 5-9
Use: Perennial or shrub border, pots, specimen, mass planting, edging
Tolerances: Part shade, drought tolerant once established, deer resistant
Problems: Wont tolerate poor drainage
Notes: Fast spreader, easy to grow. Cut back early Spring when new sign of growth appear
Plant the grass with the crown of the plant above ground level to prevent crown rot, especially in moister situations.
Plant With: Lady’s mantle, Heuchera