Fireworks Fountain Grass is a dramatic warm season ornamental grass with narrow variegated foliage with shades of pink, burgundy, purple, and the odd stripe of white bringing color until fall when it turns brown. Fluffy silvery-white bottle-brush like flower spikes that bloom throughout summer and turn brown in fall Grows best with full sun and medium well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
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Type: |
Orn. Grass, Annual |
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Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 10 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Water regularly. Cut foliage to ground in winter.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Tickseed, Yarrow, Blanket Flower
IMAGES: Photo by Proven Winners, Graceful Grasses® 'Fireworks' Fountain Grass, (2) Photo by cultivar413, Pennisetum advena 'Fireworks', Nassella 'Pony Tails', Sedum 'Red Cauli' and 'Mr Goodbud' 120820
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
