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Dwarf Fountain Grass 'Hameln'

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' · Poaceae

A dwarf, compact fountain grass forming neat mounds of fine green foliage topped with creamy bottlebrush plumes. Lower-seeding and well-mannered, it suits borders, edging and containers.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Grass & Strappy-leaf
  • Light
    Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water
    Moderate Water
  • Soil
    Clay Soil, Well-Drained
  • Climate
    Subtropical, Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate
  • Frost
    Frost-Hardy
  • Mature size
    0.6 m H × 0.5 m W
  • Foliage
    Deciduous
  • Flowering
    Summer Flowering, Autumn Flowering
  • Growth rate
    Moderate Growth
  • Maintenance
    Low Maintenance

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