Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Lemon Squeeze’
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Lemon Squeeze' is a fountain grass with chartreuse-golden foliage and copper seedheads.
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Lemon Squeeze’ is a fountain grass from the Prairie Winds collection. Beautiful and vigorous, this ornamental grass is a grand performer with cascading chartreuse to golden foliage and contrasting copper to black inflorescences in midsummer. Full sun is required for the brightest of gold colour. A mid-sized ornamental grass 36-42 inches tall with a 48-54 inch spread. Use as a focal point, mass planting, in the vase and as dried flowers. Leave seed heads on for winter interest and for overwintering birds and beneficial insects. Deer resistant
Common Name: Fountain Grass
Family: Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Brown
Secondary Bloom Colour: Black
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Foliage Colour: Golden
Class: Deciduous
Type: Grass
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
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Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Grassy places and waste ground in lowlands.
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