Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry' |
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Black Flowering Fountain Grass |
The plumes are dark purple or black.
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
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
n/a
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
n/a
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.