The ornamental grass Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Hamlin) (fountaingrass) bears showy blossoms during mid-summer to late autumn. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy and medium textured foliage. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Hamlin) (fountaingrass) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, ground cover, foundation, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics
This ornamental grass attracts birds to your garden. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Hamlin) tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer. In the fall, Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Hamlin) offers a beautiful display of autumn colour, and during the winter it continues to provide interest in your garden.
Cautions
Be advised that Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Hamlin) (fountaingrass) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
