Chinese Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry'
Poaceae
Other names
Late-Blooming Fountain Grass
Growth habit
Grass/Sedge
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Source of plant
Busse Gardens, W. Atlee Burpee & Company, Kurt Bluemel Inc.
Description
Deep purple, bottle-brush inflorescences are held on 36" long stems above 24" tall mounds of glossy green foliage. Plants are in bloom from October to hard frost.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
flowering season, flower color