Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
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
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.
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known 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
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.