Foxtrot Fountain Grass is a ornamental grass with narrow green foliage tat turns gold in winter. Its large fluffy bottle-brush like flower spikes are tan with hints of pink that bloom from late summer into fall. Prefers part sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
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Origins: |
Eastern Asia to Western Australia |
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Height: |
4' - 5' |
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Spread: |
3' - 4' |
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Spacing: |
3.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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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: Eggmoon, Pennisetum alopecuroides 06, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Pennisetum alopecuroides Foxtrot 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Pennisetum alopecuroides Foxtrot 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
