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Tift PA5 Dwarf Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Tift PA5' PP31027 Hush Puppy™
Dwarf Fountain Grass
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Long-lasting pink plumes atop a neat mound of slender foliage blades. Due to its lack of seed production, plumes are produced for a long-lasting show from mid-summer into late fall. Excellent in masses or as a single specimen grass. Perfect sterile replacement for 'Hameln'.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Tift PA5 Dwarf Fountain Grass get?
About 24-30" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Tift PA5 Dwarf Fountain Grass need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Tift PA5 Dwarf Fountain Grass need?
Low water use.
Will Tift PA5 Dwarf Fountain Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. 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.
Where can I buy Tift PA5 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 Tift PA5 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.