Oriental fountain grass (Pennisetum orientale) is a grass plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as oriental fountain grass.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: oriental fountain grass
Scientific name: Pennisetum orientale
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
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How to plant Oriental fountain grass (Pennisetum orientale) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Oriental fountain grass (Pennisetum orientale) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
