Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry'
 Common Name: Black Flowering Fountain Grass
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Water Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

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  • Description

  • Notes

The plumes are dark purple or black.
Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halfway with native soil and water. 5. Finish back filling hole, build basin and water.