Dwarf Fountain Grass
Pennisetum Alopecuroides
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness zone
- 5-9
- Min. Temperature
- −20°F (−29°C)
- Soil type
- Loam, Sandy, Well drained, Moist
- Soil pH
- Acidic, Neutral
Plant traits
Mature height2-4 ft
Mature spread2-3 ft
Plant typeGrasses
Bloom seasonSummer, Fall
Foliage typeDeciduous
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantYes
Fire tolerantModerate
Pet safeSafe
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyNo
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