The ornamental grass Pennisetum alopecuroides (Chinese fountaingrass) bears showy and dark pink blossoms during mid summer to late winter. The showy glossy foliage is medium green and faded green in colour and fine in texture. A specimen plant, Pennisetum alopecuroides (Chinese fountaingrass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, ground cover, foundation, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics
This ornamental grass attracts birds to your garden. Pennisetum alopecuroides tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer. In the fall, Pennisetum alopecuroides 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 (Chinese 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.
