Fountain Grass Seeds - Alopecuroides Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) Is one of the most popular ornamental grasses. Fountain Grass seeds are easy...
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) Is one of the most popular ornamental grasses. Fountain Grass seeds are easy to grow, and this variety produces a 32-inch tall mound of narrow green foliage. In the late summer bottle, brush-like plumes of pale brown appear.
A mass grouping of these ornamental grasses is very striking. The plumes of Pennisetum alopecuroides Fountain Grass make excellent cut flowers and can be preserved.
Grass Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 5 - 9
Height: 32 inches
Width: 32 inches
Foliage Color: Purple
Flower Color: Long, arching, pale brownish inflorescences
Growth Rate: Moderate
Fall Color: No change
Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Environment: Full sun
Planting Directions
Temperature: 72F or more
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: No
Depth: Surface sow
Sowing Rate: 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 32 inches
Quantity: 25 Purple Fountain Grass Seeds
