Fountain Grass

Description: A warm season ornamental fountain grass typically grown as graceful, spreading clumps to 2-3' tall and as wide. Most noted for its dark purple flower spikes. Has narrow, green leaves in summer that change to golden yellow in the fall and fade to beige in late fall.

Planting/Use: Best planted in groups. Can also be used for perennial borders, meadows, wild gardens or naturalized areas.

General Care: Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. Tolerates part shade, but may not flower in too much shade.

Height: 2 to 2.5 feet

Spacing: 1.5 to 2 feet

Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9