General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 6 to 12 inches (18 inches when in flower)
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Green, streaked with red, maturing to burgundy
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Pollinators: Wind
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil
Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP: 21917

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Common names
  • Fountain Grass
  • Pearl Millet
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Cenchrus alopecuroides
  • Synonym: Pennisetum alopecuroides

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Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy

Date: 2016-08-21
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.

Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

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