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'Hameln' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum)

PERENNIAL

Description

  • Dwarf ornamental grass, perfect for a variety of landscapes and uses.
  • Happy in heat and drought!
  • Looks stunning even in winter.
  • Low maintenance and adaptable to a wide range of soils.
  • Zones 5-9, sun, 24" tall x 24" wide at maturity.
Zone 5-9
Light sun
medium

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Hand-picked at our greenhouse

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Shipped to your door

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Arrives as young plant

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More Information

Description Everyone loves ornamental grasses for their soft texture and dynamic movement in the garden. 'Hameln' fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) brings lovely soft fluffy plumes to your garden on top of all the other great features of ornamental grass. They look delightful in the landscape as well as in a vase, both fresh and dried. Its green fountain of foliage transitions to a rich gold hue in fall and continues to add lovely texture well into winter, making this grass a multi-season stunner. 'Hameln' makes a striking border, and its dwarf size makes it perfect for a variety of landscapes, big or small. It loves full sun and readily tolerates drought, as well as occasionally wet soil. Plus, it's low maintenance and resists damage from deer and rabbits, too, making it perfect for gardeners of any skill level. Details How To Grow

Did You Know?

10 Ornamental Grasses For Texture & Contrast In The Landscape

Ornamental grasses are invaluable additions to the landscape, but we don’t think they get enough credit. They rustle in the breeze, produce plumes of flowers, and add interest through the winter. What’s not to love? No matter the unique landscape goal, these ornamental grasses are approved by Great Garden Plants horticulturists to be a great addition to your garden.

Ornamental Grasses in the garden surrounded by pink perennial flowers

Customer Reviews

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A.D. (Alabama)
Perfectly packaged

Recently received my 2nd order from this company and both orders were packaged very well. All plants arrived healthy and are still thriving in the ground. I understood the size description of the plants prior to ordering so I knew they’d be small. Was able to get many more plants for my money this way. I don’t mind being patient and watching them grow.

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s.m. (Texas)
Very Happy with every order

The plants I have ordered have been packed well, arrived quickly and were so health! Excellent customer service.

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R.K. (Texas)
Nicely packaged healthy looking plants

I received five of these small fountain grass plants in great packaging (late September 2024). They came packaged sheared and looking quite vigorous. I planted them a couple of days later, and they immediately started growing out their foliage. One of them even put out a couple of small blooms, which I wasn't expecting this year at all. I guess they like their new home. :)

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B.C. (North Carolina)
Easy and Attractive Plant

Hamelin grass is virtually effortless. Low water requirement. Thrives in sun. Expands rapidly from a small plant to a voluminous spray in one season. Nice accent to a rock garden or grassy dry bed arrangement. Delivery and service are great with Great Garden Plants!

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M.M. (Kansas)

Very healthy and looking good in the area I put them.