Scientific Name Pennisetum alopecuroides Common Name Fountain grass

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	Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
	Habit: Deciduous
	Growth Rate: Moderate
	Size: Height 24 to 36 inches with a spread of 2 to 4 feet
	Site Requirements: Sun
	Form: Slender stem
	Texture: Fine
	Foliage: Graceful, loosely tufted erect-stemmed medium to bright green lance-shaped leaves tapering to a fine point
	Flower/Fruit: Silver flower cluster
	Comments: --
	Cultivars: --

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