Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Japonicum - Chinese Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Japonicum - Chinese Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Japonicum - Chinese Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Japonicum
Fountain Grass, Chinese Fountain Grass, Foxtail Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail Grass
Planted as soon as they arrived in early November. All 3 are off to a good start this early spring.
Christelle , 02/04/2026
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Description
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.
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Botanical data
Pennisetum
alopecuroïdes
Japonicum
Poaceae
Fountain Grass, Chinese Fountain Grass, Foxtail Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail Grass
Cenchrus alopecuroides ‘Japonicum’
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
1. Dig a hole 20 cm (8in) deep and wide in a spot with full sun.
2. Choose light and well-drained soil that is moist to moderately dry, slightly acidic, neutral or limestone to suit this plant's preference.
3. If the soil is heavy, mix some coarse sand, gravel and compost to improve its texture.
4. Partially fill the hole, then remove the plant from its pot and place it so that the top of the root ball is covered with 3 cm (1in) of soil.
5. Firm the soil around the plant and water generously to eliminate air pockets.
6. If the weather is dry, water regularly for a few weeks to help the plant establish properly.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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