Also known as 'Fox Trot', it is the largest of the fountain grasses.		Very black plumes.

Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Japonicum'

Family: Poaceae (Grass)

Common Name: Giant Fountain Grass, 'Foxtrot'

Latin: Pennisetum (pen-ih-SEE-tum)

Description: The ultimate in large fountain grasses that are available in cultivation. Massive 7-8' wide plant showing large 'black' plumes with a gorgeous white tip. For a large area this certainly creates a show stopper. Inaccurately labeled as Pennisetum a. 'Moudry' in some literature and nurseries.

Zone: 5/6

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

Leaf Blade (wxl): x

Foliage (wxh): 72 x 48, Mound - Mounded; top growth covers lower growth

Plume (hxlxw): 60 x 0.00 x 0.00, Arching - Plume ascends up and out in somewhat equal proportion

Sun: 1/2 to Full Sun, Tolerant to All Stated Sun Ranges

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Foliage Color - Summer: Green, Medium Fall: Yellow Winter:

Space: 4-6'

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