Pennisetum orientale
Oriental Fountain Grass
Description
Oriental Fountain Grass is a clumping warm-season grass with spectacular pink flowers.
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Meadow, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
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.