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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry'
Black Flowering Fountain Grass
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: Steve Mullany
Description
Pennisetum alopecuroides is a perennial grass. Bright green, 3'-4' foliage clumps are topped by pinkish plumes in early summer. Leaves turn yellow in fall, brown in winter.
Plant Type
Shrub, Grass
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Brown, Light Green, Yellow
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.