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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian'-Compact Dwarf Fountain Grass-Ideal for Borders and Containers 2 Gallon (Pack of 2)

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian'-Compact Dwarf Fountain Grass-Ideal for Borders and Containers 2 Gallon (Pack of 2)

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Grass, Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian'

Grass, Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian'

Description

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian', commonly known as Cassian' Dwarf Fountain Grass, is a compact ornamental grass known for its graceful, arching foliage and attractive, bottlebrush-like flower spikes. It adds texture and movement to garden landscapes, making it a popular choice for borders, containers, and mass plantings.

Suggested Uses

This versatile grass is ideal for use in mixed borders, as an accent plant, or in mass plantings. Its compact size makes it suitable for container gardening, and it can also be used to add texture to perennial gardens or as a ground cover.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Grass, Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian'
  • Common Name Common Name: Cassian' Dwarf Fountain Grass
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 2-3 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Sedum, Salvia, Echinacea

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Moderate moisture; drought tolerant once established.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy or loamy soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
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