Add a touch of elegance to your landscape with Pennisetum alopecuroides, commonly known as Chinese Fountain Grass. This ornamental grass is prized for its graceful arching foliage and fluffy, bottlebrush-like flower heads, which sway gently in the breeze, creating a mesmerizing visual display.
Product Details:
- Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides
- Common Name: Chinese Fountain Grass
- Plant Type: Ornamental grass
- Mature Size: 2-4 feet tall and wide
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Water Needs: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
- Bloom Time: Summer to fall
- Flower Color: Creamy-white to pinkish purple
- Foliage: Green, arching leaves turning golden-yellow in fall
Description: Chinese Fountain Grass, Pennisetum alopecuroides, is celebrated for its cascading habit and soft, feathery flower heads that resemble fountains. In summer, fluffy blooms emerge above the arching foliage, adding texture and movement to garden borders, mass plantings, or container gardens. Its graceful appearance and low-maintenance nature make it a favorite among gardeners and landscapers alike.
Care Instructions: Plant Pennisetum alopecuroides in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Place in a location with full sun to partial shade, where it can receive at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Water regularly, especially during hot weather, to keep the soil evenly moist. Cut back dead foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Divide clumps every few years to rejuvenate the plant and maintain vigor.
Ideal for:
- Border plantings and mass landscaping
- Container gardening and patio pots
- Cottage gardens and naturalistic landscapes
- Adding texture and movement to garden designs
Why Choose Pennisetum alopecuroides? Chinese Fountain Grass is perfect for gardeners seeking to create a soft, romantic ambiance or add vertical interest to their outdoor space. Its feathery blooms and graceful foliage sway gently in the wind, creating a soothing effect. Whether used as a focal point or as part of a mixed planting scheme, this ornamental grass enhances any garden with its beauty and versatility.
Customer Reviews: "I adore my Chinese Fountain Grass. It adds such a delicate, airy feel to my garden beds!" - Emma L.
"This grass has transformed my patio pots into a stunning display. It's easy to care for and looks gorgeous all season." - Jack M.
Order Yours Today: Enhance your garden with the graceful beauty and soft texture of Pennisetum alopecuroides. Order now and enjoy the captivating allure of Chinese Fountain Grass.