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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:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.