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Dwarf Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Dwarf Fountain Grass
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Fluffy, buff-colored plumes arching above foliage. Foliage turns golden-russet in fall.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Dwarf Fountain Grass get?
About 4' tall and 2' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Dwarf Fountain Grass need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Dwarf Fountain Grass need?
Low water use.
Will Dwarf Fountain Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Dwarf Fountain Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Dwarf Fountain Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Dwarf Fountain Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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