Care and cultivation of ornamental grasses.
Dividing ornamental grasses.
Varieties of ornamental grasses.

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln')

* Hardy in USDA zones 5-9
* Grows 12-24"
* Full to partial sun
* Prefers moist, well drained soil
* Propagate by division or seed
* Pinkish white flowers in late summer


Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus)

* Hardy in USDA zones 6-10
* Grows 6-12"
* Full to partial shade
* Prefers slightly acid soil (pH 5.5-6.5)
* Propagate by division or seed
* Light violet colored flowers in spring.


Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum)

* Hardy in USDA zones 9-10
* Grows 12-18"
* Full sun to partial shade
* Drought and heat tolerant
* Propagate by division or seed
* Featherlike, rose colored flowers in spring.


These are Cedar Hill flowers!

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I'm with Cindy, that fountain grass is really great.....reminds me of a big head of hair in need of a cut.....lol

I do believe the Mondo Grass is a plant I found in my lawn (speaking very loosely), and I replanted it to my rock/cactus garden 'cause I think it's pretty. I love living in the Trans-Pecos area which is high desert. Thanks for the pictures, they're great!!! Jane

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Originally posted by lwilk56:
Will I have to bring my purple grass in for the winter? I'm in central Oklahoma. I think that is zone 7. I just planted it this year.And I have one in a pot, will I have to bring it inside for winter?

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Mulch the grass in the garden and it should be fine, but I would bring the potted grass indoors or bury the planter up to the rim in the garden and mulch it.

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I really like the Fountain Grass, it's something I'm going to lookin forward in finding around my local garding store. OR find it the the garding catologs I get every year and monthly and compare prices on this amazing looking grass. Thanks for presenting these to us.

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Why can't I see the pictures??

Looks awsome!!!

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I would love to see some pictures if you have any.....i am planting more ornamental grasses this year, i love how it looks!!

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penny are you still getting the pink?

i have four white p-grasses, i try to keep their root ball 4x4 ft round, and when they bloom their twice the size!

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I love that umbrella grass! Nice pictures, Bill!

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i love the unbrella grass! soon as i seen the pic i started thinking were i could plant em in my yard!,,, still i seen the zone for em

penny i didnt know you were starting them by seeds, could of gotten you tons of the white, i think ill save some next fall in case anyone wants seeds, im ordering 3 of the pink
be careful of the leaves they can be very sharp,

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yep!

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