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Pennisetum alopecuroides

Fountain Grass

Plant photo of: Pennisetum alopecuroides
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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Pennisetum alopecuroides is a perennial grass. Bright green, 3-4 ft. foliage clumps are topped by pinkish plumes in early summer. Leaves turn yellow in fall, brown in winter.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Grass

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Brown, Light Green, Yellow

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.