Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Hameln Fountain Grass)
Botanical Information
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Pennisetum |
| Species | alopecuroides |
| Cultivar | 'Hameln' |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6-8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 50 |
| Height | 60-90 cm |
| Spread | 45 - 75 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Free flowering and compact growing. |
| Landscape | Works well in borders or mass plantings in place of small shrubs. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |