Oriental Fountain Grass
Pennisetum orientale
Poaceae · grass grasslike · introduced
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As of March 31, 2026, soil temperature at Kent / Auburn is 47.7°F. Oriental Fountain Grass, hardy to Zone Zones 6a–9b, is in early-season conditions in Zone 8b.
Pennisetum orientale (Poaceae) is a clumping ornamental grass reaching 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. It produces fluffy, pink to white flower spikes above a mound of narrow foliage from midsummer through fall.
Oriental fountain grass grows best in full sun on well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and generally problem-free. The soft, feathery inflorescences are smaller and more refined than those of P. alopecuroides. Hardy in Zones 6a to 9b.
Quick Facts
Height
2-3 ft
Spread
3-5 ft
Light
Sun to Part Shade
Soil
Well Drained
Hardiness
Zone Zones 6a–9b
Bloom Time
fall, summer
Cultivars (1)
'Karley Rose'