Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

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Dwarf Fountain Grass

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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.

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Purple

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

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

Design Styles

Formal, Meadow, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Park, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.