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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Weserbergland'
Fountain grass
Pennisetum Weserbergland is an evergreen, tufted, clump-forming grass with flat, linear, mid-green foliage. It bears flaxen-yellow blooms on long stems.
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Full sun
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Fountain grass
Latin name
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Weserbergland'
type
Grass
family
Poaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Weserbergland'
Pennisetum Weserbergland is an evergreen, tufted, clump-forming grass with flat, linear, mid-green foliage. It bears flaxen-yellow blooms on long stems.
Planting young plants
From Mid Autumn TO Late Spring
Pennisetum are very hardy so they could be planted in the autumn, however late spring is the best time. Newly-bought plants take at least three years to clump up to a decent size and many nurseries specialising in grasses recommend planting in threes and fives. The slightest breeze will add an extra dimension to the winter garden, as well as movement, so it’s important to position all Pennisetum where they catch the light. Don’t tuck them away in deep shade.