First year plant. Leaves are coarser the 'Hameln', possible red tinting if conditions are right.		First year plant. Leaves are coarser the 'Hameln', possible red tinting if conditions are right.

Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian'

Family: Poaceae (Grass)

Common Name: Fountain Grass Cassian

Latin: Pennisetum (pen-ih-SEE-tum) alopecuroides (al-oh-pek-yur-OY-deez)

Description: A slightly smaller form than the species, it grows to a maximum of 3 feet, comparable to 'Hameln' with slightly coarser foliage. Dusky light brown flowers beginning in August. It has superb fall color, turning a golden color with red-orange tints. The red tints are sometimes visible throughout the summer. Introduced by Kurt Bluemel. Named for German horticulturist Cassian Schmidt.

Zone: 5/6

Origin: Native to sunny open lowlands and grassy places in Japan and over much of eastern Asia

Leaf Blade (wxl): 1/4 x 24

Foliage (wxh): 48 x 30, Mound - Mounded; top growth covers lower growth

Plume (hxlxw): 40 x 0.00 x 0.00, Arching - Plume ascends up and out in somewhat equal proportion

Sun: 1/2 to Full Sun, Full Sun for Maximum Performance

Moisture: Moist, water in dry season

Foliage Color - Summer: Burgundy/Red 10% Fall: Red to dark orange-red Winter: Tan/Light Brown

Space: 3-5'

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