Warm Season. The bottlebrush plumes of Fountain Grass are always eye-catching. Pennisetum prefers to be grown in rich loamy soil with good drainage and full sun or light shade. However, it will grow in rocky or sandy soil as long as it remains fairly moist. This grass resents having “wet feet”.
Garden Style:
Asian, Contemporary, Mediterranean, Tropical
Other Uses:
Border, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden, Tolerate poor soils