Black Fountain Grass

Companion Items/
Varieties

 

 'Standard Fountain Grass'

 'Hameln's Fountain Grass'
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Common Name: 'Black Fountain Grass'
Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry'
Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
USDA Hardiness Zone: 1
AHS Heat Zone:  
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Water Usage: Medium
Soil Type: Well-Drained
Height: 1-1/2 to 2 feet
Spread: 1-1/2 to 2 feet
Season of Bloom: August to November
Bloom Color: Purple
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
Native TX Plant: Adapted
Wildlife Value: Birds
Shipping Size: 1 gallon pot
Availability: No CA, AZ, AK, HI

 
Dark green foliage and 6 to 8 inch long purplish-black foxtails. Yellowish pumpkin to straw colored fall foliage.


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