Go Back Dwarf Fountain Grass

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:11 PM
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
Deer Resistant IconRock Garden Icon

Plant Type: Grasses

More compact and shorter than the species, ‘Hameln’ has finely textured leaves that are especially lovely when back lit by the early morning or late afternoon sun.  Soft, greenish-cream colored panicles begin to appear in midsummer, a few weeks earlier than the species. This grass works most effectively in mass plantings, but also can be used as an accent plant in gardens.

An attractive grass highlighted by fluffy, buff-colored plumes that arch above the lush, green fountain of foliage. In the fall, the foliage turns a lovely golden russet color. Creates a terrific contrast when used among shrubs or as a backdrop in a perennial bed.

Currently not available for online purchase.

Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Pennisetum 'Hameln' prefers to be grown in rich loamy soil with good drainage and full sun. However, it will grow in rocky or sandy soil as long as it receives periodic moisture. This grass resents having wet feet.

Flower Color

Tan shades

Foliage Color

Green

Plant Spread

1-2'

Good Companions

Aster-New England {Aster novae-angliae} Black-Eyed Susan {Rudbeckia} Blanket Flower {Gaillardia aristata} Stonecrop-Variegated {Sedum}

Plant Height

2-3'

Scape Height

NA

Hardness Zone

5 (somewhat hardy in northern Iowa)

Soil Moisture

Low to average water needs

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

Border, Mass Plant, Cut flower or foliage

Bloom Time

Midsummer

Critter Resistance

Deer resistant

Exposure

Full sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Seasonal Interests

Fall & winter.