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Warm Season Grass - Pennisetum alopecuroides

Warm Season Grass - Pennisetum alopecuroides

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Sep 4th 2025

Pennisetum alopecuroides (commonly known as fountain grass) thrives in late summer and early fall due to the long daylight hours and warm temperatures, which stimulate active growth and fuller foliage. Pennisetum alopecuroides (pictured above)  A staple among cold-hardy fountain grasses. Narrow green leaves grow in soft, arching mounds. Green seed heads become large, golden brown foxtails in fall. Mature height 2-4' Zones 6-9 Tips for Overwintering Warm-Season Grasses To s
BLOOMS IN THE BOTTLE: Part 2 (Ornamental Grasses)

BLOOMS IN THE BOTTLE: Part 2 (Ornamental Grasses)

Posted by John Friel on Mar 26th 2021

Talk about intoxicating beauty! Spirits and flowers go together like, well, like wine and roses. Here’s a round of some of our favorite ornamental grasses. All share their names with fancy adult beverages. Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus ‘Cosmopolitan’The Plant:Beautiful broad blades with longitudinal striping. Creamy white margins surround rich green centers. This is an impressive specimen, reaching up to nine feet in flower. Hardy in Zones 5 – 10.The Beverage:Every bar and bistro has its

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