More compact and shorter than the species, 'Hameln' has finely textured leaves that are especially lovely when backlit by the early morning or late afternoon sun.
Soft, greenish-cream colored panicles begin to appear in midsummer, a few weeks earlier than the species. This grass works most effectively in mass plantings, but also can be used as an accent plant in gardens and in containers.
Height:
2.0-3.0 Feet
Spread:
1.0-2.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Tan shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Fall Color
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Attractive Foliage Mass Planting
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Pennisetum 'Hameln' prefers to be grown in rich loamy soil with good drainage and full sun. However, it will grow in rocky or sandy soil as long as it receives periodic moisture. This grass resents having "wet feet". It may be proagated by seed or division.
MNLA Grower's Choice Award -- 2000
Height:
2.0-3.0 Feet
Spread:
1.0-2.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Tan shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Fall Color
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Attractive Foliage Mass Planting
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Pennisetum 'Hameln' prefers to be grown in rich loamy soil with good drainage and full sun. However, it will grow in rocky or sandy soil as long as it receives periodic moisture. This grass resents having "wet feet". It may be proagated by seed or division.
MNLA Grower's Choice Award -- 2000
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