Fountain grass clump with arching green blades and coral-pink bottlebrush plumes

Fountain Grass

Pennisetum setaceum
Categories:
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Light
Water
Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings.
Toxicity
Description
Ornamental clumping grass with arching foliage and feathery, coral-tinted plumes on graceful cascading stems. Used in desert landscapes for texture and movement, though the species self-seeds aggressively.
Bloom Time
Deciduous / Evergreen
Special Features
Growth Rate
Growth Habit
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Garden Style
Non-toxic
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun

Water: Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings.

Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky desert soils.

Mature size: 3-4 ft tall, 3-4 ft wide

Bloom: Spring through fall

Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen

Growth rate: Fast