fountain grass
noun
: any of several ornamental grasses (genus Pennisetum) having tufted stems and spikes of feathery flower clusters
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Low-growing varieties like muhly grass and fountain grass are pruned to within 8 to 12 inches of the ground.
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
While there are lots of ornamental grass varieties on the market, some of the best choices for fall containers include purple fountain grass or blue fescue.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2024
Eight core invasive plant species were identified in the study, mainly winter and perennial grasses such as fountain grass and cheat grass, known for their ability to overtake the environment.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 25 May 2024
But the groups are small, and the plants, like fountain grass, buffelgrass and Guinea grass, are widespread.
—Jean Lee, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2024
Black Flowering fountain grass grows two feet tall with dark umber plumes.
—Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
Nonnative plants, such as guinea grass and fountain grass, quickly took over.
—Christopher Flavelle, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2023
Drought levels in Hawaii Dry vegetation: The spread of invasive plants such as guinea grass and fountain grass have helped spread fires.
—Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2023
Varieties to try: Bluebird, October Skies SHOP NOW Fountain Grass While not technically a flower, fountain grass makes for the perfect accent for most fall flowers.
—Taylor Augustin, House Beautiful, 14 June 2023
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
While there are lots of ornamental grass varieties on the market, some of the best choices for fall containers include purple fountain grass or blue fescue.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2024
Eight core invasive plant species were identified in the study, mainly winter and perennial grasses such as fountain grass and cheat grass, known for their ability to overtake the environment.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 25 May 2024
But the groups are small, and the plants, like fountain grass, buffelgrass and Guinea grass, are widespread.
—Jean Lee, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2024
Black Flowering fountain grass grows two feet tall with dark umber plumes.
—Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
Nonnative plants, such as guinea grass and fountain grass, quickly took over.
—Christopher Flavelle, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2023
Drought levels in Hawaii Dry vegetation: The spread of invasive plants such as guinea grass and fountain grass have helped spread fires.
—Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2023
Varieties to try: Bluebird, October Skies SHOP NOW Fountain Grass While not technically a flower, fountain grass makes for the perfect accent for most fall flowers.
—Taylor Augustin, House Beautiful, 14 June 2023
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