Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
A fine textured dwarf fountain grass suitable for smaller areas; bright green foliage changes to a golden tan in fall; blooms are large bottle brush like plumes of white that persist until winter; beautiful as an accent or massed in borders or rock garden
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Ornamental Qualities
Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass has masses of beautiful plumes of white flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer, the foliage turns a gorgeous coppery-bronze in the fall., which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its grassy leaves are green in color. As an added bonus
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 24 inches. It grows at a medium rate
but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 28"Hx24"W
Flowers are white
Flowers in mid summer
Fall color copper
Zone 4b
Likes well drained soil