Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’
'Hameln' is the oldest cultivar of Pennisetum alopecuroides and a useful dwarf with mid green foliage.
Description:
'Hameln' is the oldest cultivar of Pennisetum alopecuroides and a useful dwarf with mid green foliage to about two feet topped in summer and fall with pink-tinged white feathery plumes that fountain outwards from the foliage. Blooms earlier than the species, making it a better choice for gardens with a short growing season. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.
Common Name: Dwarf Fountain Grass
Family: Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Grass
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Grassy places and waste ground in lowlands.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
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