The ornamental grass Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian's Choice' (fountain grass) yields showy and dark pink blossoms during mid summer to late fall. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy and fine textured foliage that is medium green and faded green in colour. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian's Choice' (fountain grass) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, ground cover, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian's Choice' tolerates drought. This ornamental grass attracts birds to your garden. In the fall, Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian's Choice' enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage, and in the winter it offers visual interest to your garden.
Cautions
The growth rate of Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian's Choice' (fountain grass) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian's Choice' (fountain grass) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
