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Fountain Grass.
Cenchrus alopecuroides
Prononciation SEN-krus al-oh-pek-yoo-ROY-deez
Aussi appelée Black Fountaingrass
Fountain grass is a beautiful ornamental grass that adds a soft, arching texture to your garden. It creates a lovely focal point with its feathery plumes that sway gracefully in the breeze. You will love how it brings movement and interest to your landscape throughout the late summer and fall.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Perennial grass
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 3 to 4 feet
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
Plant this grass in a spot that gets plenty of sun to keep it happy and upright. Watch for yellowing leaves which can signal too much moisture in the soil. Give it a good trim once a year to encourage fresh growth for the next season.
- Arrosage
- Water deeply once established, but allow the soil to dry out slightly between sessions.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins.
- Taille
- Cut the foliage back to a few inches above the ground in late winter or early spring.
- Rempotage
- Divide the root clump every few years if the center starts to die out or the plant becomes too crowded.
- Sol
- Well draining, fertile soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Arching, fountain like habit
- Narrow, blade like leaves
- Bottlebrush shaped flower spikes
- Plumes turn golden in autumn
Science
- Famille
- Poaceae
- Genre
- Cenchrus
- Ordre
- Poales
- Classe
- Liliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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