‘Hameln’ Fountain Grass is a smaller variety with three distinctive seasons of stunning displays in full sun or part shade gardens. First, fine-textured green grass blades up to 3 feet tall are tipped with soft, wheat-shaped seed heads. Foliage turns rust gold in autumn, and finally, pale blonde in winter. Top reasons to plant Hameln- Erosion control; Deer resistant; Summer foliage; Fall foliage; Tolerates heat
USDA zones 4-11
Mature Sizes- 24-36 inches H and 18-30 inches W
Deciduous – Foliage loss in winter and new growth in spring
Full sun to part shade; Blooms late summer
Used in containers, landscapes, and as accents
Recommended spacing 18 inches
Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’
Ships dormant (no foliage) winter through early spring
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Graceful, upright, smoky rose-purple flower spikes that nearly glow when back lit by the sun, with a longer bloom season and greater cold tolerance than other varieties. Forms a tufted mound of deep green, arching foliage. A great landscape or container accent. Stunning in mass plantings. Top reasons to plant Karley Rose- Erosion control; Deer resistant; Summer foliage; Fall foliage; Tolerates heat
USDA zones 5-10
Mature Sizes- 36-48 inches H and 36-48 inches W
Deciduous – Foliage loss in winter and new growth in spring