- Zones 5 - 9
- Height 2-3 feet
- Spread 2 feet
- Partial Shade to Full Sun
Dwarf Fountain Grass, Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’, is smaller variety of a mounding ornamental fountain grass. Bright green foliage with copper-colored seed heads. Use in containers, as a specimen, in borders and mass plantings. Use as a background for perennial beds. Provides four seasons of interest. Excellent in dried flower arrangements.
Dwarf Fountain Grass Care
Plant in well-drained, average soil. Water regularly to establish. Drought tolerant once established
Dwarf Fountain Grass Spacing
For best spacing plant dwarf fountain grass 3 to 4 feet apart.
Dwarf Fountain Grass Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
Flower Color(s): White |
Bloom Period: Late Summer through Fall |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
Height: 2-3 Feet |
Spread: 1-2 Feet |
Habit: Clumping |
Watering: Below Average |
Features: Dramatic Foliage and Plumes |
Scientific Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' |
Common Name: Dwarf Fountain Grass |
- SKU:
- DWFTGRS
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.