Description
Cayenne™ Fountain Grass is a bold, colorful choice for Massachusetts landscapes, offering vibrant red-brown plumes from late spring into fall. The mounding green foliage of Cayenne™ Fountain Grass turns a beautiful tan in autumn, adding year-round texture and seasonal color. Perfect for mass plantings, borders, or rock gardens, it creates a stunning visual impact that lasts well into winter. This hardy perennial also provides easy care and adaptability to various soil types.
Incorporating Cayenne™ Fountain Grass into a Massachusetts garden brings dynamic movement and fiery fall color. Its large, showy bottlebrush blooms are especially eye-catching when planted in groupings. Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant once established, Cayenne™ Fountain Grass makes a durable and low-maintenance choice for busy gardeners. Enjoy lasting beauty with minimal upkeep in any sunny or lightly shaded outdoor space.
Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cayenne'
Color: green, red
Light: full sun
Watering: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out before watering
Soil: not particular as to soil type
Zone: 4 – 8
Plant Shape: shapely form, gracefully arching
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial grass
Mature Size: height (3'), width (30″)
Blooming Season: late spring to mid fall
Growth Rate: medium
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