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Pennisetum alopecuroïdes 'Foxtrot'

Foxrot Giant Fountain Grass

Main interest:
showy plumes
Exposure:
full sun to mostly sun
Growth type:
clumping
Flower colour:
tan, pink-tinted, early summer to early fall
Foliage:
green, narrow
USDA Hardiness:
zone 5a: -29 °C (-20 °F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width (max.):
height: 3.5 ft (without flower) width: 4.5 ft (with flower)
Use:
specimen, border, mass planting, containers

Foxrot Giant Fountain Grass is an upright clumping and fast growing perennial with narrow green foliage. Known for its beautiful tan, pink-tinged plumes that dance above the plant, in summer and fall. Blades turn a blazing orange-red in the fall. This variety was formerly known as Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Japonicum'.

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Main interest:
showy plumes
Exposure:
full sun to mostly sun
Growth type:
clumping
Flower colour:
tan, pink-tinted, early summer to early fall
Foliage:
green, narrow
USDA Hardiness:
zone 5a: -29 °C (-20 °F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width (max.):
height: 3.5 ft (without flower) width: 4.5 ft (with flower)
Use:
specimen, border, mass planting, containers

Synonym(s): Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Japonicum', Cenchrus purpurascens 'Foxrot'