This is a compact, strong-growing 2-3' Fountain Grass, the green leaves of which are tinged with red in the fall. Blooming from August to October, its dark brown inflorescence gradually fades to beige.
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian'
This is a compact, strong-growing 2-3' Fountain Grass, the green leaves of which are tinged with red in the fall. Blooming from August to October, its dark brown inflorescence gradually fades to beige.
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Heat, Salt |
| Attracts | Pollinators |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Image © The Perennial Farm
Image © The Perennial Farm
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Cassian Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian'
This is a compact, strong-growing 2-3' Fountain Grass, the green leaves of which are tinged with red in the fall. Blooming from August to October, its dark brown inflorescence gradually fades to beige. |
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