Fountain Grass

Fountain Grass

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$52.00
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Fountain Grass

Pennisetum setaceum

Showy grass with pink plumes, but invasive; use annuals/containers.

$52.00
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Description

Fountain Grass is a showy and fast-growing ornamental grass known for its graceful, arching form and feathery, pinkish-red flower plumes. It forms a dense, fountain-like clump of narrow, bright green leaves that take on golden hues in autumn. Throughout the summer and fall, it produces an abundance of long, fuzzy, rosy-pink flower spikes that mature to a soft tan, providing long-lasting visual interest. A heat and sun lover, it adds movement and texture to warm-season gardens but requires careful consideration due to its invasive potential.

  • Feathery Pinkish-Red Flower Plumes: Produces a profusion of long, soft, bottlebrush-like flowers in summer that fade to a creamy tan.

  • Fast-Growing, Fountain-Like Habit: Quickly forms a large, symmetrical mound of fine-textured, arching foliage.

  • Heat and Drought Tolerant: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal water once established.

  • Invasive Potential: The species is highly invasive in many warm climates(including California). It spreads readily by seed and can displace native vegetation.

  • Best as an Annual or Container Plant: In non-native areas, it is safest to treat it as a summer annual or grow it in containers to prevent seed spread.

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  • Features:Foliage: Narrow, arching, bright green leaves turning golden-yellow in fall.Flowers: Soft, fluffy, burgundy-red bottlebrush-like flower spikes maturing to a creamy tan, held on tall stems above the foliage from summer to fall.Habit: Deciduous perennial grass forming dense, upright, fountain-like clumps. Fast-growing, deer resistant, and drought tolerant once established. Can self-seed.
  • Mature Height: 2–4 ft (flower spikes add height)
    Mature Width: 2–3 ft
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Needs: Full sun to light afternoon shade
  • Key Advantages:Showy, long-lasting fluffy flower spikes with attractive color transition.Graceful, arching foliage with good fall color.Drought and heat tolerant once established.Low maintenance and deer resistant
  • Landscape Uses:Mass planting and borders.Container and patio gardens.Erosion control on slopes.Accent in mixed beds.Coastal and seaside gardens

Faqs

Q: Is it safe to plant in my area?
A: Check local invasive species lists first. In many regions, it is illegal to sell or plant Pennisetum setaceum. Always choose a certified sterile cultivar (like 'Rubrum' or 'Fireworks') if available, and never the straight species.

Q: Can I prevent it from spreading?
A: To minimize risk, deadhead flower plumes before seeds mature and dispose of them in the trash. However, seeds can still be missed. The most responsible choice is to select a non-invasive alternative like Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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