Fountain grass ‘Fairy Tails’ (Pennisetum ‘Fairy Tails’)

Fountain grass ‘Fairy Tails’ (Pennisetum ‘Fairy Tails’) is a grass plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant is commonly known as fountain grass ‘Fairy Tails’.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: fountain grass ‘Fairy Tails’
Scientific name: Pennisetum ‘Fairy Tails’
Plant type: Grasses
Habit: Tufted
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Fountain grass ‘Fairy Tails’ (Pennisetum ‘Fairy Tails’) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons