Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hamelin'

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Hamelin Dwarf Fountain Grass

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Description

Flower plumes are creamy white against green grass-like foliage growing 2 to 3 ft. tall. Very effective when planted in mass.

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Water Garden, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.