Well-Behaved Fountain Grasses ~ Infertile Pennisetum alopecuroides
Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Sep 11th 2025
These ornamental grasses are specifically bred to be infertile and remove concerns about localized self-sowing for the grower, and the gardener. In addition, they offer vigorous growth and heavy flowering for gorgeous extended color.
All five are hardy for Zones 5 - 9.
Praline™ PP30724
('Tift H18')
The sweet petite of the group!
Large caramel-colored flowers bloom profusely over compact mounds of slender, arching foliage.
Mature Height 1'- 2.5'
Hush Puppy™ PP31027
('Tift PA5')
A big bloomer for the dog days of summer.
Long-lasting, prolific pink plumes display high over rounded mounds of slender green foliage.
Mature Height 2.5'
Temperature: Keep greenhouses at 70 to 80° F during the day and 55 to 65° F at night.
pH & EC: Aim for pH at approximately 5.8 to 6.2 and electrical conductivity (EC) at 1.0 to 1.5 mS/cm using the 2:1 extraction method.
Light: Provide full sun or at least 5,000 footcandles, along with at least 12 hours of photoperiod supplemental lighting.
Fertilizer: Fertilize with a constant liquid feed of a balanced fertilizer at low levels of 100 to 150 ppm nitrogen.
Water: Allow plants to dry between ample waterings.
Day length: Long day
Cayenne™ PP31097
('Tift PA18')
Big, striking, dark-red bottlebrush plumes rise above mounds of rich green arching blades.
Mature Height 2-3'
Jambalaya™ PP31176
('Tift PA19')
Taller, tidy, uniform mounds with slender erect foliage and eye-catching, silvery-pink plumes from late spring to mid-fall.
Mature Height 3.5-4'
Etouffee™ PP31062
('Tift PA17')
Soft, creamy pink foxtail plumes wave gently over graceful, arching mounds of bright green foliage.
Mature Height 2-3'
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