🌾 Chinese Fountain Grass

(Chinese Fountain Grass)

Scientific name: Pennisetum alopecuroides

Description

Chinese Fountain Grass is a graceful ornamental grass admired for its arching green foliage and soft, feathery flower plumes. Its elegant fountain-like form adds texture, movement, and year-round interest to gardens, making it a popular choice for borders, mass planting, and modern landscape designs.

Key Points

• Elegant fountain-shaped growth habit
• Soft, feathery flower plumes
• Attractive arching green foliage
• Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
• Excellent for modern and tropical landscapes

Care

☀️ Full sun to partial shade
💧 Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature
🌱 Well-drained, fertile soil
✂️ Trim old foliage in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth
🌡 Thrives in warm tropical and subtropical climates

Size

📏 Plant height: 40-60 cm (excluding pot) (depending on age and growing conditions)

Perfect for:

🌿 Garden borders • 🌾 Mass planting • 🏡 Home landscapes • 🌴 Tropical gardens • ✨ Contemporary landscape designs

Important Note

📌 Flower plumes and foliage color may vary depending on the season and growing conditions.
📌 Plant size and flowering performance may differ depending on climate and maintenance.

📸 Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual plant appearance, size, and color may vary depending on season and growth conditions.