Description
Introducing Chinese Fountain Grass, a botanical masterpiece that brings graceful beauty and natural elegance to your outdoor sanctuary. With its feathery plumes, vibrant green foliage, and minimal maintenance needs, this ornamental grass is the perfect choice to elevate the aesthetics of your landscape.
Key Features:
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Feathery Plumes: Chinese Fountain Grass is renowned for its delicate, feathery plumes that emerge in late summer and dance gracefully in the breeze. These plumes create a captivating visual display, adding a touch of grace to your garden.
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Vibrant Green Foliage: The vibrant green foliage of this grass serves as a lush backdrop to the stunning plumes. Its rich color remains captivating throughout the growing season, enhancing the overall beauty of your landscape.
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Year-round Appeal: While it takes center stage during the blooming season, Chinese Fountain Grass offers year-round beauty. Its foliage maintains its visual allure even in winter, providing texture and interest in every season.
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Low Maintenance: Gardening should be enjoyable, not demanding. Chinese Fountain Grass is a low-maintenance choice, requiring minimal care and attention. It’s suitable for both experienced gardeners and newcomers.
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Versatile Use: Whether you’re creating a focal point, softening hardscapes, or designing a naturalistic landscape, this fountain grass integrates seamlessly. Its adaptability ensures it thrives in various landscaping projects.
Caring for Your Chinese Fountain Grass:
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Planting: Choose a well-draining location with the desired light exposure. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the grass, and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly after planting.
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Watering: Maintain consistently moist soil during the first growing season. Once established, Chinese Fountain Grass is drought-tolerant and requires less frequent watering.
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Pruning: Minimal pruning is needed. Simply trim any dead or damaged foliage to maintain its natural appearance.
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Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring to encourage healthy growth and vibrant plumes.
Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides
Common Name: Chinese Fountain Grass
Foliage: Green
Flower Color: N/A
Growing Zones: 6-9
Light Requirement: Full Sun to part sun
Mature Size: 3′ Tall x 2′ Wide
Shipping
We ship our trees and shrubs nationwide, except for CA, AZ, AK, and HI. After you place your order we get started prepping your items for shipment. Most items ship via UPS. For larger or bulk items we ship via our own delivery trucks. You’ll receive updates on your items shipping status throughout the entire process.
If you do not see a shipping method at checkout, it means that we are unable to provide an instant shipping quote based on your location. Please feel free to reach out to us via chat or at [email protected].
Bulk items like Mulch and Topsoil can only be delivered within a 50 mile radius of our Andover, NJ location.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are heights measured?
Tree and Shrub heights are measured from the top of the root ball or soil, measuring only the above ground portion of your tree your shrub.
How does shipping work?
We ship either UPS or via our own delivery trucks. After you place your order you’ll receive notifications at each step of the way to keep you informed on your item’s travels!
Many items are listed in Gallon sizes, what does that mean?
The Gallons refer to the size of the pot that the plant is in. It’s simply an industry standard for sizing trees and shrubs. All of our items should have the actual height listed on the description page. If you have any questions regarding sizing, feel free to reach out to us!
Do you help with plant suggestions?
Of course! Feel free to use our chat feature to talk to a GardenPro or reach out to us at [email protected].
Can I postpone my delivery date?
Sure! Include a note during checkout or reach out to us at [email protected] immediately after placing your order, and we’d be happy to help!