$10-25avg. price
Grass Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant
Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Fountain Grass is the workhorse of modern landscape design — graceful arching foliage topped with fuzzy plumes that catch the light and sway in the breeze. It provides year-round texture, movement, and sound. The winter form is just as beautiful as summer, with dried plumes and golden foliage.
Hardiness Zones
5-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
3-5 ft H × 3-4 ft W
Growth Rate
Moderate
Bloom Season
Late Summer - Fall
Bloom Color
Tan, Pink, Purple plumes
Care Guide
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water to establish, then minimal irrigation. Cut back to 4-6 inches in late winter before new growth emerges. No fertilizer needed. Divide every 4-5 years if center dies out.
Landscape Uses
Modern landscapesMass plantingsBordersScreeningErosion controlArchitectural accent
Best Growing Regions
southeastmidwestnortheastsouthwest
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