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Pennisetum Alopecuroides ‘Hameln’Aka: Fountain GrassCommon Name: fountain grassZone: 5 to 9Plant Type: Ornamental grassFamily: PoaceaeNative Range: NoneHeight: 1.5 to 2.5 feetSpread: 1.5 to 2.5 feetBloom Time: August - October Bloom DataBloom Color: Pinkish whiteSun: Full sun to part shadeWater: Medium to wetMaintenance: LowGeneral Culture:Easily grown in average, medium to wet soil in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. Toleratespart shade, but may not flower in too much shade. Cut foliage to the ground in late winter beforenew shoots appear. Best propagated by division in spring. Although Pennisetum often reseeds, itshould be noted that this cultivar will not come true from seed.- 15 -
Noteworthy Characteristics:This fountain grass features arching, deep green foliage in an upright clump typically growing to24" tall. Leaves are deep green in summer, changing to orange-bronze in fall and eventually tobeige in late fall. Foliage usually remains attractive throughout the winter. Showy, silvery topinkish-white, wheat-like flower spikes arch outward from the clump in late summer like waterspraying from a fountain. Flower spikes turn brownish as the seed forms, and spikes persist untillate fall or early winter before shattering. 'Hameln' is similar to the species, except the flowerspikes of this cultivar are shorter and the plants are more compact.Problems:No serious insect or disease problems.Uses:Mass or group. Excellent specimen for smaller areas. Foliage and attractive flower spikes of thiscompact ornamental grass provide excellent texture, color and contrast to rock gardens, borderfronts or small areas around the home. Also grows well in moist locations such as low spots,water gardens or on the banks of streams or ponds.Back to plant list- 16 -
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