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Orientale Fountain Grass
Pennisetum orientale
Orientale Fountain Grass
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Clump-forming grass that remains low growing. Numerous fluffy flower spikes rise above foliage in summer and gracefully move with every breeze. Spreads by seed or rhizome, can easily be divided in early spring.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Orientale Fountain Grass get?
About 2' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Orientale Fountain Grass need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Orientale Fountain Grass need?
Moderate water use.
Will Orientale Fountain Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 6, so it suits sites in zone 6 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 Orientale 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 Orientale 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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