Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' 8/2021 Fountain Grass-
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' 8/2021 Fountain Grass- () Fountain Grass, Mature size: 2x2ft, woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. , USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW33, In Garden Bed S4 for 53 DAYS (Menards). Planted in 2021.
Digging Dog Nursery: Its compact habit and fine textured foliage make this one of the most popular Pennisetum cultivars. The foliar mound is very upright and dome-shaped, hosting blades that are darker than most Pennisetum alopecuroides. Appearing earlier than others in the species, a slew of plump woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. To heighten your garden drama, let ‘Hameln’ anchor a riot of Asters and Nepetas.
Blooms late July–October
Size: 2' 0" – 2-1/2' high x 2-1/2' wide.
Hardy to zone 6..
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2021:
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' 8/2021 Fountain Grass-
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' 8/2021 Fountain Grass- () Fountain Grass, Mature size: 2x2ft, woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. , USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW33, In Garden Bed S4 for 53 DAYS (Menards). Planted in 2021.
Digging Dog Nursery: Its compact habit and fine textured foliage make this one of the most popular Pennisetum cultivars. The foliar mound is very upright and dome-shaped, hosting blades that are darker than most Pennisetum alopecuroides. Appearing earlier than others in the species, a slew of plump woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. To heighten your garden drama, let ‘Hameln’ anchor a riot of Asters and Nepetas.
Blooms late July–October
Size: 2' 0" – 2-1/2' high x 2-1/2' wide.
Hardy to zone 6..
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2021: