Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Japonicum - Chinese Fountain Grass

The Pennisetum alopecuroides Japonicum, also known as feathertop grass, is a tall perennial grass, reaching a height of 1.50m (5ft), with large, rigid and feathery spikes, silver-white and brown, appearing in late summer.

This tall, non-invasive grass forms a very compact tuft from which large, dark green deciduous leaves emerge, giving it a bushy appearance. In late summer, beautiful silver-white and brown feathery spike flowers bloom until autumn, and once dried, they provide a splendid decoration throughout winter.

Easy to grow, Pennisetum alopecuroides Japonicum thrives in sunny locations and well-drained, moderately moist soil. It looks stunning in a wild garden, paired with yarrow, gaura, and eupatorium, or in a more modern style, combine this feathertop grass with Allium sphaerocephalon, Persicaria amplexicaulis, or hydrangea Annabelle.