Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry' |
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Black Flowering Fountain Grass |
Information by: Photographer: Steve Mullany
Description
Pennisetum alopecuroides is a perennial grass. Bright green, 3'-4' foliage clumps are topped by pinkish plumes in early summer. Leaves turn yellow in fall, brown in winter.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Grass
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Brown, Light Green, Yellow
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.