PENNISETUM ORIENTALE

CHINESE FOUNTAIN GRASS
 
Slow spreading, compact fountain grass native to Central and SE Asia.  Rounded mounds to 2’ tall are covered with fluffy, soft pink flower spikes from late spring through fall.  Full sun to part shade, regular watering to very dry conditions, most soils with decent drainage.  Used as an accent, groupings or mass planting.  Also ideal as a border or edging plant.  Hardy to -10°