Pennisetum alopecuroides
Also called:
Fountain Grass
Botanical Description
Plant Family:
Poaceae
Deciduous
Grass
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Eastern Asia to western Australia
Flower:
Pink
Blooms from :
Jul
to:
Oct
Showy, silvery to pinkish-white, bristly, bottle brush-like flower spikes arch outward from the clump in late summer like water spraying from a fountain (hence the common name). Flower spikes turn brownish as the seeds form, and spikes usually persist unt
Foliage:
Dark Green
Narrow, medium to deep green leaves (to 1/2" wide) in summer, changing to golden yellow in fall and fading to beige in late fall. Foliage usually remains attractive throughout the winter.
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
No
Height:
2-3'
Spread:
2-3'
Growth Rate:
Fast
Native Habitat:
Grasslands, open woods
Soil Needs
Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils.
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Wildlife Uses
Attracts Pollinators?
No
Attracts Birds?
Yes
Supports Butterflies?
No
Wildlife use description: