Hameln Fountain Grass
Discover the Hameln Fountain Grass, a delightful ornamental grass that brings enduring beauty and texture to your garden. This perennial variety forms an attractive, compact mound, reaching 2 to 3 feet in height, and offers visual interest throughout the seasons. Its fine green blades and unique wheat-like seed heads transform into warm rust gold in autumn and soft blonde in winter. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it's an excellent choice for borders, accents, or even dried arrangements. This low-maintenance, deer-resistant grass also attracts birds, making it a versatile and charming addition to any landscape.
$15.19
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2688
/ 3268
#2688 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-45%
Below average
Mature Height
2436
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Early and Abundant Bloom
- Low Maintenance and Compact Habit
- Excellent Fall and Winter Interest
Who should skip it
- Late Spring Emergence
- Potential for Self-Seeding
- Susceptible to Rust and Rot
Key Specs
Mature Height
24-36 inches
Mature Spread
18-30 inches wide
Growing Zones
USDA 5 through 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Type
Well-Drained, Loamy, or Sandy Soil
Life Cycle
Perennial
Ships As
Potted Plant
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Features
- Compact size for smaller gardens
- Three seasons of visual interest
- Deer resistant and bird attracting
- Ideal for borders and accents
- Suitable for cut or dried arrangements
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Forms an attractive fountain-like mound
- Thrives in sun or partial shade
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Hameln Fountain Grass for its reliable performance and aesthetic appeal. Its compact, mounding habit makes it ideal for borders and containers without spreading aggressively. Reviewers consistently highlight the beautiful, early blooming, creamy white plumes that mature to a lovely tan, offering excellent late season texture. Once established, the grass demonstrates impressive hardiness and drought tolerance, confirming its low maintenance reputation. While some initial shipments of bare roots required patience for establishment, the consensus is that this grass quickly becomes a robust, dependable specimen. It reliably delivers the desired fountain effect, providing excellent value and meeting expectations for a classic ornamental grass.
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