An attractive grass highlighted by fluffy, buff-colored plumes that arch above the lush, green fountain of foliage. In fall the foliage turns a lovely golden russet color. Creates a terrific contrast when used among shrubs or as a backdrop in a perennial bed.
| Plant Type |
Ornamental Grasses |
| Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in), 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in), 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing |
30" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Award Winning, Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Wet Soil |
| Attracts |
Birds |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams |
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Fountain Grass)
| Fountain Grass 'Hameln', Foxtail Grass 'Hameln', Chinese Fountain Grass 'Hameln' || An attractive grass highlighted by fluffy, buff-colored plumes that arch above the lush, green fountain of foliage. In fall the foliage turns a lovely golden russet color. Creates a terrific contrast when used among shrubs or as a backdrop in a perennial bed.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Award Winning, Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams