Puppy Love Oriental Fountain Grass
Description
Description
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:
Patio, Eclectic, Modern
Other Uses:
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Focal Point
Grass Puppy Love Oriental Fountain - grass PENNISETUM a. 'Puppy Love'. 2 ½'-3' tall with equal spread, full sun. Its graceful, arching habit has medium to dark green foliage with burgundy accents. The darker red inflorescences begin to show color in late summer and continues until frost. Since this is not a sterile variety, make sure to deadhead seed heads so they don't seed around. Deer resistant. Zones 5-9. Potted in 3" pot.
Shipping Schedule
Shipping Schedule
We currently only ship to the 48 contiguous U.S. states. Shipments are scheduled by USDA Hardiness Zone, ensuring your plants arrive ready to thrive.
Plant Type | Shipping Window |
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Daylilies | Early Mar – Early Nov |
Lily Bulbs | Mid/Late Mar – Mid/Late May; Late Sep – Early Nov |
Cannas & Dahlias | Early Mar – Mid-May |
Daffodils | Early Mar – Mid-May |
Perennials, Grasses & Hosta | Early Mar – Mid-May; Mid Sep – Early Nov |
Iris | Early Mar – Early Jun; Mid Aug – Early Nov |
Peonies | Early Mar – Mid-May; Early Sep – Early Nov |
Tulips, Giant Allium & Magic Lilies | Early Oct – Early Nov |
Do you split orders?
We do not split orders by default. Place a separate order to receive “ready now” items sooner.
What is the shipping priority?
We ship to colder zones first, then proceed to warmer zones.
Do I need lead time before planting?
Most perennials need 4–6 weeks in-ground before the first freeze.
When do you start shipping to my zone?
Zone | Approx. Shipping Time |
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Zones 7–11 | Early–Mid March |
Zone 6 | Late March |
Zone 5 | Mid April |
Zone 4 | Late April |
Zone 3 | Early May |
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