Chinese Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Poaceae
Other names
Chinese Pennisetum, Swamp Foxtail Grass, Fountain Grass
Growth habit
Grass/Sedge
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Eastern Asia to Western Australia; Naturalized in PA
Location
Source of plant
Limerock Ornamental Grasses Inc., Garden Place, Weinstock-Bluemel, Bluebird Nursery Inc.
Description
Indigo bottle-brush flowers appear in autumn, each bearing a terminal white tuft. The clump of sere,parchment-colored leaves is an asset in the winter garden. Plants 3' tall, 18" wide.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
winter interest, flowering season, growth habit