Pennisetum alopecuroides |
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Fountain Grass |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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:
Irrigate early in the morning and/or late in the evening to reduce water loss due to evaporation and wind drift.