Puppy Love Fountain Grass Pennisetum alopecuroides
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 2'6" - 3'
Spread: 2'6" - 3'
Height: 76cm - 91cm
Spread: 76cm - 91cm
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Details
30 - 36 Inches30 - 36 Inches30 - 36 Inches76cm - 91cm76cm - 91cm76cm - 91cmFeatures
Graceful, arching habit. Dark green foliage. Dark red seed heads.
Characteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:30 - 36 Inches 76cm - 91cmSpacing:30 - 36 Inches 76cm - 91cmSpread:30 - 36 Inches 76cm - 91cmFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:RedFoliage Shade:Dark greenHabit:UprightContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early FallHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointMaintenance Notes:Loamy soil with good drainage. Grows in poorer soil if moist. Resents having “wet feet”.
Puppy Love Pennisetum alopecuroides USPPAF
Professional Growing Information 
