Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass – Live Ornamental Grass

Add graceful movement and year-round garden interest with Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'). This compact ornamental grass features finely textured, dark green foliage that gently sways in the breeze and develops beautiful copper tones in fall.

In mid-summer, Hameln produces soft, buff-colored flower plumes that add texture and visual interest to garden beds and containers. The flower stalks can remain attractive through winter, so wait until early spring to cut the grass back.

Plant Features

• Plant: Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass

• Botanical name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

• Plant type: Ornamental perennial grass

• USDA hardiness zones: 5–10

• Foliage: Fine-textured, dark green, turning copper in fall

• Flowers: Soft buff-colored plumes in mid-summer

• Light: Full sun for best flower production

• Shipping condition: Shipped dormant in fall and winter

• Shipping format: Ships in soil in its pot

Garden Uses

Hameln is a versatile ornamental grass that adds texture and movement to many garden styles. Use it for:

• Walkway and pathway borders

• Entryway displays

• Mass plantings

• Perennial garden borders

• Patio and container gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

Its graceful foliage and soft flower plumes make it an attractive addition to both formal and naturalistic landscapes.

Growing and Care Information

Hameln is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions and is not particularly fussy about soil type.

• Sunlight: Plant in full sun for the best flower production.

• Water: Water regularly while establishing. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

• Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions.

• Moisture: Tolerates wet soils according to the grower.

• Pruning: Leave flower stalks standing through winter and cut back in early spring.

The seller reports excellent insect and disease resistance and deer resistance.

Shipping Information

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass is shipped in soil and in its pot.

During fall and winter, plants are shipped dormant. Dormant plants may arrive with little or no visible green foliage. This is a normal seasonal condition and does not mean the plant is dead.

Allow the plant to resume growth naturally when the growing season returns.

Add this graceful, easy-care ornamental grass to your landscape for beautiful foliage, seasonal color, and soft summer flower plumes!