
Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' is a beautiful, compact, ornamental grass that adds texture, movement, and interest to any landscape. With its graceful, arching habit and plumes of soft, fuzzy flowers, it is a favorite among gardeners and designers alike. Hameln is a dwarf Fountain Grass with an overall height up to 3 ft. The fluffy, white bristly plumes appear above the foliage on slender, wiry stems in late summer. The flowers start out creamy white and gradually mature to beige, providing interest and texture in the garden throughout the fall and winter. This warm-season grass forms clumps of narrow, bright green foliage that transitions into warm, golden amber hues in fall before fading to the straw-like color of dormancy. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' is a compact ornamental grass that can be used in a variety of garden styles and designs. The fine texture, arching habit, and small size of ‘Hameln’ make it a great accent plant for mixed borders, small gardens, or containers.