Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Puppy Love' PP30973

Common Name: Fountain Grass, Ornamental Grass

This seedling of 'Ginger Love' has the same intermediate height as its parent, but with noticeably darker seed heads. Its graceful, arching habit has medium to dark green foliage with burgundy accents. The darker red inflorescences begin to show color in late summer and continues until frost. Since this is not a sterile variety, make sure to deadhead seed heads so they don't seed around.

Height:

30.0-36.0 Inches

Spread:

30.0-36.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Foliage Color:

Green shades Red shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Fall

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Modern

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Dried Flower Easy To Grow Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Pennisetum prefers to be grown in rich loamy soil with good drainage and full sun or light shade. However, it will grow in rocky or sandy soil as long as it remains fairly moist. This grass resents having "wet feet".

Characteristics

Height:

30.0-36.0 Inches

Spread:

30.0-36.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Foliage Color:

Green shades Red shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Fall

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Modern

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Dried Flower Easy To Grow Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America