Fountain Grass, Australian Fountain Grass, Chinese Pennisetum

Grows best in a moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to light shade. If planted in too much shade this grass will not flourish and may not flower. Foliage should be cut back to about 10 cm in early spring to allow for new growth. Pennisetum can selfseed in certain conditions.

Also referred to as Black Fountaingrass, Chinese Fountaingrass, Chinese Fountain Grass, Dwarf Fountain Grass, Fountaingrass, Foxtail Fountain Grass, FSwamp foxtail Grass. Warm Season Grasses:These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions. Conversely, extra care should be taken when planting in early spring or late fall.