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plant | Pennisetum viridescens |
common_name | Black Fountain Grass |
plant_type | Grass/Sedge |
bloom_range | Aug 14th to Nov 12th |
bloomed | Hasn't Bloomed Yet in 2024 |
quantity | 59.00 |
beds | A Beds, C Beds |
legend_id |
umid | 57 |
botanical_name | Pennisetum alopecuroides var. viridescens |
common_name | Black Fountain Grass |
plant_type | grass/rush/sedge |
fol_persis | deciduous |
nativity | not native to US |
hardiness | 5 to 9 |
typical_height_ft | 2-3' |
typical_width_ft | 2-3' |
light_type | full sun, part shade or moderate shade |
details_on_light_needs | Best in full sun, reduced flowering in shade |
soil_type | clay, loam, sand |
soil_preference | |
soil_moisture | moist to wet |
details_on_soil_moisture_needs | well-drained |
drought_tol | drought tolerant |
deer_tol | moderate tolerance |
salt_tol | salt tolerant |
heat_tol | heat |
plant_form | clumped, erect or upright |
foliage_color | medium green |
fall_color | cream, yellow |
bloom_time | August, October, September |
bloom_color | brown, purple |
fruit_type | seed |
fruit_color | tan |
winter_form | architectural |
eco_value | erosion control |
combines_well_with | Asters, Coneflowers, Catmint, Dense Blazing Star, and Black-eyed Susan |
notes | Self-seeding can be a problem, deadhead to prevent; cut dried grass back to 6" tall in late winter or early spring |
citation1 | https://www.seedaholic.com/pennisetum-alopecuroides-var-viridescens.html |
citation2 | http://www.newmoonnursery.com/plant/Pennisetum-alopecuroides |
citation3 | https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fountain-grass/fountain-grass-pruning.htm |
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