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Ornamental Grasses · MCH exam plant
Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides
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Grass
Key ID features
Mounding, foxtail-like plumes, 'Hameln' compact, not reliably hardy zone 5
| Botanical name | Pennisetum alopecuroides |
|---|---|
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Pennisetum |
| Category | Ornamental Grasses |
| USDA hardiness zones | 5a–9a |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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