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Black Flowering Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry'

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Overview

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry', or Black Flowering Fountain Grass, is a perennial ornamental grass growing 2-3 feet tall and wide. It flaunts bottlebrush plumes that start a smoky purple and mature to black in fall, contrasting with green, arching foliage. This low-maintenance, clump-forming cultivar thrives in USDA Zones 5-9, prefers full sun, and adapts to various soil types. Ideal for mass plantings, borders, and focal points in any landscape design.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 5–10Climate Temperate
Black Flowering Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry') — is a perennial ornamental grass growing 2-3 feet tall and wide
Black Flowering Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry') — It flaunts bottlebrush plumes that start a smoky purple and mature to black in fall

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature height
2–2.5 Ft.
Mature width
1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Black Flowering Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry') — is a perennial ornamental grass growing 2-3 feet tall and wide
Black Flowering Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry') — It flaunts bottlebrush plumes that start a smoky purple and mature to black in fall

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