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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
Choose Hameln Fountain Grass if you want a compact, tidy grass with soft late-season plumes for sunny borders or foundation beds. The tradeoff: it gives texture, not height, so don’t count on it for privacy or structure.
Buy This If
You want tidy grass texture.
Your bed needs late-season plumes.
You can cut it back yearly.
Skip This If
You need privacy.
The area stays wet.
You dislike winter cleanup.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
B
It adds soft movement and late-season plumes, but it works more as supporting texture than a focal point.
Growth Rate
A-
It fills in quickly enough for a seasonal effect without becoming a large structural grass.
Maintenance
A-
Cut it back once a year and avoid soggy placement; otherwise upkeep is straightforward.
Deer Resistance
A-
Deer rarely bother ornamental grasses; the bladed foliage is not a favorite, though hungry deer may nip tender new growth.
Small Space Fit
A
Its compact habit makes it easy to place near paths, foundations, and smaller mixed beds.
Screening Value
D
This is a texture plant, not a privacy or blocking plant.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Hameln for customers who want a neat grass in the front half of a sunny planting. Use repeats; one plant can look underwhelming unless it anchors a small corner.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
2 ft
Mature Width
2 ft
Hardiness Zones
5a-9b
Spacing
4 ft
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Dry to average
Growth Habit
Clumping, arching, mounding
Customers Usually Ask
Do I cut it back?
Yes. Cut old foliage down in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.
Will it work by a walkway?
Yes, if there is enough room for the arching habit to lean without crowding the path.
Does it need rich soil?
No. Avoid soggy soil and heavy feeding, which can make grasses flop.
Why buy for fall color
See the actual color before you buy it
Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
Fall planting means roots established before winter
I couldn’t be present when the tree was planted. I was very happy with the tree. It was planted correctly and at the proper height. As an arborist I see trees improperly planted frequently. Thank you!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Jonathan Berenson
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Anonymous
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
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Joseph Sico
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
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Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
