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Prairie Winds® Lemon Squeeze Fountain Grass

Proven Winners

MSRP: $32.49
$27.99
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MSRP: $32.49
$27.99
(You save $4.50 )
This product does not ship to: Idaho, Utah
  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 3 Feet
  • Mature Spread 3 Feet
  • Growing Zones 5 - 9
  • Use As A Thriller In Containers

Ornamental grass is a great way to add texture and visual interest to a sunny spot. PRAIRIE WINDS® 'Lemon Squeeze' Pennisetum alopecuroides is a fountain grass that has bold chartreuse gold foliage. This plant is a 3 season grass, and during the spring and summer, the plant blooms and features loose clusters of copper-colored flowers or panicles. The flowers hover just above the grass and add more texture and color to a landscape.

This plant is native to eastern Asia but grows as a perennial in USDA zones 5 through 9. Pennisetum alopecuroides is typically used as a landscape planting, but it is also a great choice for borders or mass plantings; it makes an excellent focal point and can also grow in containers. The blooms make wonderful cut flowers and can be dried for long-term use. Pennisetum alopecuroides are beautiful, but they are also practical because they are deer-resistant and commonly used for erosion control.

Prairie Winds® Lemon Squeeze Fountain Grass Care

Plant Fountain Grass in an area that receives full sun. This plant has average water needs and prefers to dry out, so well-draining soil is necessary. The ideal soil will also have a pH of 5.5 to 7.0. Pennisetum alopecuroides is not picky about the soil quality and can live in low-quality soil, but rich soil will help the plant thrive. This grass is not a heavy feeder, but feeding the plant a slow-release fertilizer in the spring will support healthy growth throughout the growing season.

Pennisetum alopecuroides do not require much maintenance and generally do not need to be pruned during the growing season. Dead or damaged growth can be removed at any time. Trim back all growth to about 6 inches in height during late fall or early spring. 

Prairie Winds® Lemon Squeeze Fountain Grass Spacing

Fountain Grass makes a beautiful addition to the back of a landscape bed or in a well-defined area since this plant maintains a relatively consistent footprint. This plant reaches 30 to 36 inches and needs 24 to 30 inches to spread out. Leave 24 to 30 inches around the root ball when planting to prevent overcrowding.

Prairie Winds® Lemon Squeeze Fountain Grass Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
Plant Type: Ornamental Grasses
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 3 Feet
Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet
Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Brown
Flower Description: Copper
Bloom Period: Summer to Early Fall
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Yellow
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Interest
Watering: Low
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Heat, Drought
Attracts: N/A
Container Role: Thriller
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance
Brand: Proven Winners
Common Name: Prairie Winds® Lemon Squeeze Fountain Grass
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides USPPAF, Can PBRAF
SKU:
PENLQ

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.

1 Review - Prairie Winds® Lemon Squeeze Fountain Grass Show Reviews

  • 5
    Customer service and...

    Posted by Melcher on Jun 10, 2023

    Terrible customer service , I placed an order for a ornamental grass then found the exact same plant for half the price came from the same plant distributor within 5 to 10 mins so emails , first opened the chat and asked to cancel and they ignored that so I called early and they ignored all communication, I wanted to see if they could match but they went silent and just shipped it out , it wasn’t for this grass plant it was for another grass plant , but to ignored phone calls and communications is terrible customer service just make one sale , I would have been a good customer and bought more ,.I would suggest looking around this site is far overpriced, I will never shop here again