Pennisetum alopecuroides ~ Fountain Grass winter-flower 5) Southern climates with excessive

5) Southern climates with excessive humidity are more prone to powdery mildew

Tolerates full sun with consistent moisture

The dark green oval leaves turn brilliant scarlet in fall and hold until early winter before being dropped

Mulch to retain moisture and keep root zone cool

Spreads aggressively

Pennisetum alopecuroides ~ Fountain Grass winter-flower 5) Southern climates with excessiveFountain Grass is a large warm season ornamental grass with fluffy silvery pinkish white bottle brush like flower spikes that bloom throughout summer and turn brown in fall. The narrow dark green foliage turns golden yellow in fall. Grows best with full sun and medium to wet well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Orn. Grass Height: 2. 5' 5' Spread: 2. 5' 5' Spacing: 4 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom