$10-20avg. price
Grass Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant
Hamelin Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
Hamelin is a compact fountain grass that produces dozens of fuzzy, bottlebrush-like plumes above a neat mound of green foliage. It's one of the most popular ornamental grasses for residential landscapes — reliable, beautiful, and virtually indestructible.
Hardiness Zones
5-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
2-3 ft H × 2-3 ft W
Growth Rate
Moderate
Bloom Season
Mid-summer through fall
Bloom Color
Creamy white bottlebrush plumes
Care Guide
Full sun, well-drained soil. Cut back to 3-4 inches in late winter. Drought tolerant once established. Rarely needs division. No significant pests or diseases. One of the easiest ornamental grasses to grow.
Landscape Uses
Border edgingMass plantingFoundation plantingWalkway liningContainer gardens
Best Growing Regions
northeastsoutheastmidwestwest
Great Companion Plants
See Hamelin Fountain Grass in Your Yard
Upload a photo and our AI will show you how hamelin fountain grass would look in your landscape.
Start Designing — $12.99