Fountain Grass adds movement and texture with low-maintenance elegance
Pennisetum alopecuroides, commonly known as Fountain Grass, is a versatile ornamental grass prized for its soft, arching green foliage and showy bottlebrush-like flower spikes from late summer through autumn. Perfect for modern landscapes, mass plantings, and borders, it delivers movement, texture, and seasonal interest. Drought-tolerant once established and low-maintenance, it thrives in Australian conditions and works beautifully in coastal, urban, and garden settings. A reliable choice for adding softness and contrast to structured planting schemes.
Key Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Pennisetum alopecuroides |
| Common Name | Fountain Grass |
| Plant Type | Clumping ornamental grass |
| Height | 60cm – 1m |
| Width | 60cm – 1m |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Position | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Low once established |
| Flowering | Late summer to autumn |
| Foliage | Fine, arching green |
Why Fountain Grass Sells
- Soft, flowing texture (great contrast plant)
- Seasonal plumes = strong visual impact
- Tough, drought-tolerant once established
- Works in mass planting, borders, and feature pots
- Clean, modern landscape aesthetic
Landscape Uses
- Mass planting for impact
- Border edging along paths
- Feature grass in modern gardens
- Softening hardscapes (concrete, stone)
- Coastal and dry gardens
Soft movement. Strong impact.
Soft, flowing texture with eye-catching plumes—Fountain Grass brings instant movement and modern style to any space.
Tough, low-maintenance, and high-impact—plant once and enjoy season after season.
