Grasses, Fountain 'Puppy Love'

COMMON NAME:Puppy Love Fountain Grass

BOTANICAL NAME:Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Puppy Love'

PLANT TYPE:ORNAMENTAL GRASS

SUN EXPOSURE:Full Sun

BLOOM TIME:Summer into Fall

AVERAGE SIZE:30-36" x 30-36" (75-90cm x 75-90cm)

COLD HARDINESS:-20°F to -10°F / -29°C à -23°C (USDA Zone 5)

DESCRIPTION:This easy to grow fountain grass has a dense, mounding habit with gracefully arching, dark green leaves. Through the arching leaves emerge brush-like flowers then later prominent dark red seed heads in early fall. This selection is not sterile so the seed heads must be removed before they have a chance to spread.

 Photo: Courtesy of Maple Leaf Nursery