November 21, 2009

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Heritage Perennial Profile Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.  Plant Number: 8.300.150 USDA Zone: 6 - 9  Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Moudry’ Common name :  Black Fountain Grass Fountain Grass is one of the most popular grasses. This selection forms an upright clump of arching green leaves, bearing bottlebrush spikes of dark purple-black flowers that turn silvery as they dry. Most effective when mass planted, but also useful as a specimen accent in the garden or in containers. Flowers are excellent for cutting, fresh or dried. Plants usually remain attractive well into the winter, the leaves turning bright golden-yellow in the fall. Remove flower heads in late fall to prevent self seeding, especially in Zones 7 to 9. Drought tolerant once established. Conditions     Appearance     Sun Exposure   Full Sun   Partial Shade Soil Type   Normal   Sandy   Clay Soil pH   Neutral   Alkaline   Acid Soil Moisture   Average   Dry   Moist Care Level   Easy Flower Colour   Black   Purple Blooming Time   Early Fall   Mid Fall   Late Fall Foliage Color   Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics   Accent: Good Texture/Form   Border   Containers   Cut Flower   Deer Resistant   Dried Flower   Drought Tolerant   Massed   Specimen Flower Head Size   Large Height    75-90 cm    29-35 inches Spread    75-90 cm    29-35 inches Foot Traffic    None Growth Rate    Fast  Print This Plant E-Mail This Plant

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