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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
Fountain Grass
Plant Type:
GRASSES & GRASS-LIKE PLANTSPennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' – This, the oldest cultivar of Fountain Grass, is more dwarf growing and earlier blooming – beginning in midsummer, the inflorescences remaining for months. They emerge with a pinkish to pink-violet cast and mature buff over narrower foliage that arches ever so gracefully. Site ‘Hameln’ in sun planted in fertile moisture retaining soil for best performance where it will form a long blooming clump. Established potted plant from division.
Characteristics and Attributes for Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Summer / Autumn
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / Autumn
Autumn Interest
- Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads
Nature Attraction
- Deer Resistant
Light
- Full Sun
Attributes
- Border
- Grass Garden
- Massing
- Accent
- Labyrinth
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Moderately Fast
Soil
- Fertile
- Draining
- Moist
Origins
- Garden Origin
Propagated By
- Division