Dwarf Fountain Grass – Compact Pennisetum Perennial Ornamental Plant

Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) is one of those ornamental grasses that looks good in almost any setting — its arching foliage forms a graceful fountain shape, and in mid-summer, soft tan plumes appear that catch the light and move with the breeze, adding texture, movement, and year-round interest to any landscape.

Material: Main body is a live clump-forming Dwarf Fountain Grass with fine, arching blade-like green foliage. Auxiliary includes nutrient-rich nursery potting soil and a fibrous root system for stable establishment. Accessories include a planting container and detailed care guide for optimal growth.

Size: Mature height 600-900mm, crown spread 600-900mm, forming a neat, rounded mound.

Color: Foliage: green in summer, red in fall; Plumes: tan.

Age Group: Adults.

Gender: Unisex.

Additional Features: Hardy to USDA Zones 5-9, thrives in full sun with well-drained soil; highly drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal watering; also tolerates wet conditions, suitable for planting near water features, in rain gardens, or along pond edges; cut back old foliage in early spring for virtually zero maintenance; naturally resistant to insects and diseases, requiring no chemical treatments; excellent for mass plantings, border fillers, path edging, or container displays; plumes retain ornamental value even after winter frost, providing year-round visual interest; warm-season grass with vigorous summer growth and rich autumn color changes.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Water once or twice a week during the first growing season; established plants are highly drought tolerant and rarely need supplemental watering. Cut back all foliage to about 100mm from the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges — this is the only maintenance required. No fertilizer needed in average soils; avoid over-fertilizing, which produces floppy growth. Divide clumps every 3-4 years in spring to maintain vigor.

Please Note: Product images are for reference only and are intended to show the plant type and typical appearance. The actual plant received may vary in size, shape, and stage of growth depending on the season and current growing conditions. All plants are shipped as healthy, rooted specimens ready for transplanting.