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