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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hamelin'

Hamelin White Plume Fountain Grass

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Tina Olsen Binegar

 

Description

The plumes are white.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Tropical, Water Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.