Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
Fountain Grass-Dwarf
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
Fountain Grass-DwarfOne of the most widely planted selections, this grass blooms a bit earlier and is a bit shorter than the straight species. It forms a graceful, fountain-like clump of finely textured, deep green foliage that takes on warm tones in fall. Fuzzy, cream plumes top the foliage through fall.
Plant Details
- Zone: 5 - 9
- Height: 24-36"
- Spread: 24-36"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid-Fall
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: White Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: No
- Attracts butterflies: No
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 5 - 9
- Height: 24-36"
- Spread: 24-36"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid-Fall
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: White Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Bee-friendly: No
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: No
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
Ornamental grasses and grasslike plants vary widely by type. Cool season grasses are generally best planted in the fall prior or in late winter/early spring in the greenhouse. Warm season grasses can be planted in spring and summer for same-season sales. Sedges grow best when planted in spring and summer rather than the fall prior.
Ornamental grasses and grasslike plants grow well in a wide range of growing media types, provided there is adequate moisture-holding capacity and good drainage. While getting established in their finished containers, most prefer to be kept moist, but not saturated.
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average, Consistent
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes