How to Grow Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Your complete guide to growing Fountain Grass.
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Companion Plants for Fountain Grass
✓ Good companions
Complementary colors and bloom times, both thrive in similar sun and soil conditions
Long blooming period, attracts butterflies, similar water requirements
Repels mosquitoes and rodents, blooms complement grass texture
Repels pests, attracts pollinators, and thrives in similar well-draining soil
Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators, similar drought tolerance
Deer resistant, drought tolerant, and provides contrasting silvery foliage
Attracts hummingbirds and beneficial insects, heat and drought tolerant
Contrasting textures, both are drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
✗ Keep away from
Require frequent watering and rich soil, opposite of fountain grass's drought tolerance
Competing water and nutrient needs, hostas prefer shade while fountain grass needs sun
Aggressive spreader that can overtake fountain grass and compete for space
