Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Pennisetum alopecuroides

Family:
Fountain Grass

Family:
Poaceae (also known as Gramineae)

Description:
The bottlebrush-type of inflorescences that are so typical of Fountain Grass quickly transition from lime green to brown-purple to buff as they at first flower, then mature to fruiting seed heads, waving in the late Summer breezes and providing great ornamental appeal.

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