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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
Dwarf Fountain Grass
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: GardenSoft
Description
This grass will reach 2' high at its tallest and has deciduous, purplish/red leaves with clusters of purple flowers that appear in summer and fall. It is a dwarf version of its parent plant.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.