Cayenne Fountain Grass is a compact ornamental grass with slender arching rich green foliage that turns crisp gold in fall. Its fluffy burgundy bottle-brush like flower spikes bloom from late summer through fall, and turn to buff as they dry. Prefers part sun and well-drained soils. Deer resistant and drought tolerant once established. Cayenne is sterile.
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Type: |
Orn. Grass |
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Origins: |
Eastern Asia to Western Australia |
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Height: |
2.5' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2.5' - 3' |
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Spacing: |
3.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Water regularly. Cut foliage to ground in winter. Watch for rust or leaf spot in high humidity conditions.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Woodland Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Tickseed, Yarrow, Blanket Flower
IMAGES: Photoset by F. D. Richards, Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cayenne' 23W45 Fountain Grass S1-, (1),(2)+(3) (Fall folige)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
