Common Name: Type: Family: Zone: Height: Spread: Bloom Time: Bloom Description: Sun: Water: Maintenance: Suggested Use: Flower: Leaf: Attracts: Tolerate: |
fountain grass Ornamental grass Poaceae 9 to 10 3.00 to 5.00 feet 2.00 to 4.00 feet July to October Burgundy red Full sun to part shade Medium Low Annual Showy olorful Birds Air Pollution |
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 9-10 where it is easily grown as a perennial in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best performance is in full sun. North of zone 7 it will not survive winter and is typically grown as if it were an annual. Although species plants can be grown from seed each year new plants are typically purchased from nurseries each spring for planting in the garden after last spring frost date. Technically plants can be dug in fall, trimmed and overwintered in greenhouses or indoors in sunny cool areas, but many gardeners simply prefer to purchase new plants each spring. Plants may need some staking or other support and should be sited in areas protected from strong winds. Provide consistent water throughout the growing season. |
Information on this page is from Missouri Botanical Gardens. or Dave’s Garden |
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