Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides
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Perennials: Ornamental grass
Fountain Grass
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Half-Hardy: 32°
Leaves are of a finer texture. Blooms in late summer. Seed heads appear in July and open greenish-white, turning a creamy-tan.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Blooming Time
Late Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Plume
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Minimal Fertilizer Needed
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Plant Patent (PP)
Division Timing
Spring Division