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Pennisetum ‘Hameln’ or Dwarf Fountain Grass has tan flowers.

Pennisetum alopecuroides ’Hameln’ (Dwarf Fountain Grass)

(Chinese Fountain Grass, Foxtail Grass)

Compact, clumping warm season grass with foxtail blooms. Height 2′.

Compact, clumping, warm season grass with foxtail blooms. Height 2’.

Pennisetum attracts birds to the garden. Prefers average, medium to wet well drained soil. Drought tolerant when established. Tolerates air pollution, dry soils, and wet soils. Intolerant of poorly drained soils. May self seed in the garden. Warm season grass. Deer resistant.

  • USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Bloom Time(s): August-September