Fountain grass after a light snow. And, one of my 2 new garden helpers. Aussiedoodle Jane.
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' 23W44 Fountain Grass S4- (AUSTRALIAN) Fountain Grass, Mature plant size: 2x2ft., woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. , USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW33, In Garden Bed S4 for 27 MONTHS (Menards). Planted in 2021.
Digging Dog Nursery: Its compact habit and fine textured foliage make this one of the most popular Pennisetum cultivars. The foliar mound is very upright and dome-shaped, hosting blades that are darker than most Pennisetum alopecuroides. Appearing earlier than others in the species, a slew of plump woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. To heighten your garden drama, let 'Hameln' anchor a riot of Asters and Nepetas.
Blooms late July–October
Size: 2' 0" – 2-1/2' high x 2-1/2' wide.
Hardy to zone 6..
'Hameln' refers to the German town of Hamelin, most famous for the folk tale of the Pied Piper.
Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.
Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2021, 22, 23:
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