1 Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass Live Plant, Pennisetum alopecuroides, Compact Ornamental Grass, Buff Summer Plumes, Perennial Garden Plant

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass – Compact, Beautiful Ornamental Grass

Add graceful movement, seasonal color, and year-round garden interest with one live Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass plant (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln').

This compact ornamental grass features finely textured, dark green foliage that sways gently in the breeze. In mid-summer, soft buff-colored flower plumes rise above the foliage, adding beautiful texture to garden beds and landscape plantings. In fall, the foliage turns an attractive copper color, while the flower stalks remain through winter.

You will receive: 1 live Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass plant.

Plant Features

• Common name: Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass

• Botanical name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Growth habit: Compact ornamental grass

• Flowers: Soft buff-colored plumes

• Bloom season: Mid-summer

• Foliage: Fine-textured, dark green leaves

• Fall color: Copper

• USDA hardiness zones: 5–10

Garden & Landscape Uses

Hameln is a versatile ornamental grass that works beautifully in many garden settings.

Plant it:

• Along walkways and garden paths

• Near entryways

• In perennial borders

• In mass plantings

• In decorative containers

• As an accent in ornamental grass gardens

The attractive flower plumes also make lovely cut flowers.

Growing & Care Information

• Sunlight: Full sun for best flower production

• Soil: Adaptable to a variety of soil conditions

• Water: Drought tolerant once established; also tolerates wet soils

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–10

• Maintenance: Leave flower stalks through winter and prune back in early spring

Hameln is described by the seller as having excellent insect and disease resistance and being deer resistant.

Seasonal Interest

Enjoy changing colors and textures throughout the year:

• Spring: Fresh green foliage returns.

• Summer: Soft buff-colored flower plumes appear.

• Fall: Foliage develops copper tones.

• Winter: Flower stalks remain for continued garden interest.

Bring lasting texture and graceful movement to your garden with Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass!