Attractive grass highlighted by fluffy, buff-colored plumes arching above foliage. Terrific contrast used among shrubs or as a backdrop in a perennial bed. Foliage turns golden-russet in fall. Perennial.
Tags: Ornamental Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
2-3 ft. tall, 1-2 ft. wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
4-9
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
Late summer through fall
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Once established, needs only occasional watering.
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Cut foliage back just before new shoots appear in late winter to early spring.