Fountain Grass

Fountain grass is very easy to grow. As most ornamental grasses, it is very flexible, very easy to care for. In the spring, fertilizer may be applied as growth continues but it is not necessary. Established plants do not need watering, except during periods of drought. It does well in almost any type of soil; but for greater results, fountain grass should be planted in fertile, well-drained soil; in full sun or some light shade, although they prefer the full sun with temperatures ranging from 75 to 85 degrees. The flowing leaves on this plant have a fountain-like appearance. Clump-forming grasses grow in clumps, ideal for many areas not becoming continual. Used alone as a border with other perennials. During fall and throughout winter, this plant will also remain a decoration to your lawn.

It can be dug up and divided in areas where overcrowding occurs or if more plants are wanted. Dividing can be performed in early spring before new growth or after the growing season in the late summer or fall. Fountain grass grows well in any fertile, moist, wet or well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to very light shade. Cultivars to look for include Cassian, Hamelin, Little Bunny dwarf form, Little Honey dwarf form, and Moudry dark seed heads.

I love fountain grass, it grows really well for me and I have taken some of my best picture using my own for a focal point and find it is may be prettier than or as pretty as any; anywhere. The most common variety is Dwarf Fountain Grass Hameln with its light tan blooms turning pinkish brown in fall. This fountain grass blooms earlier than the others, good for gardens with shorter growing seasons. Purple Fountain Grass has purple foliage and blooms. Red Fountain Grass which grows about 3- 4 feet tall has reddish foliage and showy flowers.

Fountain grasses come in a great variety and grow from a few inches to quite tall, eight to ten feet I have seen the Pampas Grass and some people see it as a nuisance like Morning Glories, spreading so easily and I find that so hard to comprehend, such is the beauty and too with Pampas Grass being my favorite.