Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hamelin'
Chinese Fountain Grass
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Chinese Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hamelin') - Description
Pennisetum alopecuroides (Chinese Pennisetum, Dwarf Fountain Grass, Foxtail fountain grass, Swamp foxtail grass) is a species of perennial grass native to Asia and Australia. Culms are erect, and 60–100 cm long; leaf-blades are erect or drooping; flat, or conduplicate, or involute; and from 10–45 cm long by 3–6 mm wide.
Chinese Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hamelin') - Blooming
Bears bristly, feathery spikelets. Some are purple, others are yellow and pink.
Chinese Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hamelin') - Growth
Feathery, bottlebrush or bushy, foxtail like seed heads. Annuals and hardy and tender perennials. Clump forming grasses. Grows best in full sun. Works well as part of a border or rock garden. The spikelets make nice additions to a fresh or dried flower ensemble.
Chinese Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hamelin') - Planting
Propagate by division in spring or early summer, or by seeds in early spring. Some species self-seed at high rates.
Chinese Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hamelin') - Pest
Pennisetum is prone to rust, eye spot, and leaf spots.
Chinese Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hamelin') - Interesting facts
Pennisetum is found worldwide in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate areas. Species are used as a type of millet.
Chinese Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hamelin') - Soil and irrigation
Average to rich, well-draining soil.
