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Lumen Gold Fountain Grass

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$36.99
This product does not ship to: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 12 - 24 Inches
  • Mature Spread 12 - 24 Inches
  • Growing Zones 5 - 8

Every garden has a spot that could use a nice bright shot of color, especially late in the summer when other plants are starting to fade. Lumen Gold™ Fountain Grass has an ever changing color palette that always looks fresh and perky. Changing from pale yellow to electric lemon and orange shades at the first frosts in fall. This herbaceous perennial will hold its foliage very late in the winter making it semi-evergreen. Adding Lumen Gold™ to containers will provide year-round interest for a patio or deck.

Fountain Grass is very low maintenance and can be used as an edging plant along a sidewalk or driveway, planted in large groups on a slope for erosion control or serve as the anchor plant in a mixed seasonal container. Deer and rabbit resistant. Ornamental grasses are rarely bothered by pests or diseases. Lumen Gold has airy flower plumes that stand above the foliage and make wonderful additions to a fresh or dried flower arrangement. The acidic yellow of Lumen Gold™ Fountain Grass contrasts lovely with the purple - maroon foliage color of Heuchera, Sweet Potato vine or Purple Fountain Grass.

Lumen Gold™ Fountain Grass Care

Fountain Grass will grow in just about any spot. Full sun to part shade. Slightly clay to sandy soil. Fertile to poor soil. The most important requirement is well drained soil that holds moisture. A deep, regular watering in the first year helps to encourage deep rooting and establish drought resistance when Lumen Gold™ is mature. 

Lumen Gold™ Fountain Grass benefits from an annual hard cutback. This is done in the early spring when new growth emerges. Light feeding with a well balanced, slow release fertilizer can also be applied in the early spring. Fertilizing is more important if Lumen Gold™ Fountain Grass is planted in a container. Dividing is recommended every 3-4 years to reinvigorate growth.

Lumen Gold™ Fountain Grass Spacing

The compact size of Lumen Gold™ makes it easy to plant in any nook or cranny where you need a bright spot of color. The mature height is 12-24 inches and the spread is 24-36 inches. Spacing plants at 30 inches on center is recommended.

Lumen Gold­™ Fountain Grass Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 12 - 24 Inches
Mature Spread: 24 - 36 Inches
Spacing: 24 - 36 Inches
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): Brown
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Yellow
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Bees, Birds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Lumen Gold­™ Fountain Grass
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: PENNISETUM ALOPECUROIDES `LUMEN GOLD`
SKU:
1231010640-pc

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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.

5 Reviews - Lumen Gold Fountain Grass Show Reviews

  • 5
    Lumen Gold Fountain...

    Posted by Diane McGauran on May 21, 2023

    It is a great color…. hope it does well! Nice specimen.

  • 5
    Nice touch of...

    Posted by Mary on Sep 26, 2022

    I planted the grasses within 24 hours of receiving and so far so good. Perfect for the spot that I wanted to fill. The only negative is that once again when the boxes were delivered none of them were right side up. The boxes are clearly marked and not difficult to understand. I am not sure why the delivery person cannot understand large black arrows on a box.

  • 1
    fountain...

    Posted by terri walker on Sep 17, 2022

    One week later still no green on it and the grass was so root bound I couldn't get it out of the container had to cut container with unity knife

  • 5
    amazing

    Posted by Jeanetthe Clark on Jul 18, 2022

    I purchased the grass a couple of months ago to help add some contrast to my landscaping and I couldn't be happier. The golden leaves are beautiful and make for a nice contrast with the other plants in the area.

  • 5
    amazing fountain grass

    Posted by Paula Brock on Jul 04, 2022

    I am a huge lover of the foliage. I like how it adds a nice yellow and green contrast to my perennial beds, which also helps to break up the flower colors nicely.