Like so many grasses, fountaingrass is spectacular when backlit by the rising or setting sun. It can be used alone as a specimen plant or in a border alongside other perennials. Once the threat of freezing weather and frost has passed in spring, you can set the purple fountain grass back outdoors. Another popular cultivar of the purple fountain grass species, this plant has variegated leaves with burgundy in the middle and hot pink at the edges.; A favorite for fresh or dried arrangements.
This variety is especially dramatic in clusters, mass plantings, or along slopes.
Growing purple fountain grass is easy. It is indispensable for dry stream beds and a lovely fluffy accent in dry gardens. Like so many grasses, fountaingrass is spectacular when backlit by the rising or setting sun. Although it can be planted nearly anytime, spring is the most suitable time for planting. 'hameln' fountain grass is a smaller variety with three distinctive seasons of stunning displays in full sun or part shade gardens. Named for its especially graceful spray of foliage, fountaingrass also sends out beautiful, fuzzy flower plumes in late summer. It can be used alone as a specimen plant or in a border alongside other perennials. A favorite for fresh or dried arrangements. 'hameln' is a favorite for birds and resists hungry deer. The foliage usually remains attractive throughout the winter. Growing to four feet tall, its bronzed foliage is beautiful throughout the season, not just in autumn. Provides wildlife habitat around water holes and ponds, and adds its billowy character to homegrown meadows. Valued for its flower spikes that are popular cut flowers.
Dependable grass with beauty and versatility. It is indispensable for dry stream beds and a lovely fluffy accent in dry gardens. Another popular cultivar of the purple fountain grass species, this plant has variegated leaves with burgundy in the middle and hot pink at the edges.; Foliage turns rust gold in autumn, and finally, pale blonde in winter. Welcomed in any garden style, purple.
Foliage turns rust gold in autumn, and finally, pale blonde in winter.
Although it can be planted nearly anytime, spring is the most suitable time for planting. Welcomed in any garden style, purple. Showy single specimen or lined up for edging. Named for its especially graceful spray of foliage, fountaingrass also sends out beautiful, fuzzy flower plumes in late summer. This variety is especially dramatic in clusters, mass plantings, or along slopes. A favorite for fresh or dried arrangements. It can be used alone as a specimen plant or in a border alongside other perennials. There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one. Valued for its flower spikes that are popular cut flowers. Dependable grass with beauty and versatility. 'hameln' fountain grass is a smaller variety with three distinctive seasons of stunning displays in full sun or part shade gardens. Once the threat of freezing weather and frost has passed in spring, you can set the purple fountain grass back outdoors. This is without a doubt the most gorgeous fountain grass.
The white, pink, or red plumes (depending on variety) continue into fall and bring a loose, informal look to plantings. Another popular cultivar of the purple fountain grass species, this plant has variegated leaves with burgundy in the middle and hot pink at the edges.; Foliage turns rust gold in autumn, and finally, pale blonde in winter. Provides wildlife habitat around water holes and ponds, and adds its billowy character to homegrown meadows. A favorite for fresh or dried arrangements.
The foliage usually remains attractive throughout the winter.
Dependable grass with beauty and versatility. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'hameln' (fountain grass) is a compact perennial grass forming a dense clump of gracefully arching linear leaves. Growing to four feet tall, its bronzed foliage is beautiful throughout the season, not just in autumn. Like so many grasses, fountaingrass is spectacular when backlit by the rising or setting sun. 'hameln' fountain grass is a smaller variety with three distinctive seasons of stunning displays in full sun or part shade gardens. Foliage turns rust gold in autumn, and finally, pale blonde in winter. It can be used alone as a specimen plant or in a border alongside other perennials. This variety is especially dramatic in clusters, mass plantings, or along slopes. Growing purple fountain grass is easy. Showy single specimen or lined up for edging. This is without a doubt the most gorgeous fountain grass. Although it can be planted nearly anytime, spring is the most suitable time for planting. It is indispensable for dry stream beds and a lovely fluffy accent in dry gardens.
Fountain Grass Plant - 1 - The white, pink, or red plumes (depending on variety) continue into fall and bring a loose, informal look to plantings.. Welcomed in any garden style, purple. Dependable grass with beauty and versatility. Foliage turns rust gold in autumn, and finally, pale blonde in winter. Showy single specimen or lined up for edging. A favorite for fresh or dried arrangements.