Fountain Grass

Image by emer1940 Fountain grasses are versatile garden plants with year-round appeal. Many varieties reach 4 to 6 feet (1-2 m.) high and can spread up to 3 feet (1 m.) wide, making most types of fountain…

Image by Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org The sway of gently arching foliage and swish that follows as they rustle in the wind are treats for the eye and the provision of the elegant…

Image by EuToch There are many fountain grass cultivars, all which reside in the grass genus Pennisetum. Some types of fountain grass are grown for forage and/or biofuel, while others are grown for their…

Image by EAGiven Fountain grasses are a reliable and pretty addition to the home landscape, adding drama and height, but their nature is to die back to the ground, which causes confusion for many gardeners.…

Image by Vichai Phububphapan Red fountain ornamental grass (Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’) is a showy, clump forming grass with burgundy red leaves and feathery plumes of rosy purple blooms. You may know this…

Image by emer1940 Fountain grass (Pennisetum) is a mound-forming ornamental grass and a garden favorite, as the care of fountain grass is easy. The cascading leaves on this plant have a fountain-like…

Image by Zloyel If you want a showy, ornamental grass try growing little honey fountain grass. Fountain grasses are clumping, perennial plants native in tropical to temperate regions of the world. The plants…

Image by 153photostudio Ornamental grasses are unique in the landscape for their versatility, ease of care, and hypnotic movement. Fountain grasses are one of the more appealing of the group, with elegant,…

Image by Matt Lavin Fountain grass is a common and extensive group of ornamental grasses. They are easy to grow and generally unfussy about their site, but the occasional brown tips on fountain grass can be a…