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Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Lepage Gold - Chinese Fountain Grass

Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Lepage Gold
Fountain Grass, Chinese Fountain Grass, Foxtail Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail Grass

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This grass is beautiful with young golden leaves that turn light green and slender. It has inflorescences in sparkling spikes during summer, which start greenish and turn beige. It remains attractive from spring to autumn and forms a stunning fountain of fine foliage. This compact variety is perfect for planters and flower beds, even in dry soil during the summer.
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time February to May, August to October
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Description

The Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Lepage Gold' was created at the Lepage nurseries in France. Its young golden leaves made it stand apart from other grasses with spikes. This compact variety offers prolonged and decorative summer flowering in the form of sparkling spikes that look like small brushes. Initially greenish, they turn beige as they mature. The plant is attractive from spring to autumn, forming a beautiful fountain of delicate foliage that can be easily incorporated in annual and perennial beds, rockeries or even large pots on terraces.

The Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Lepage Gold' is a perennial grass that belongs to the Poaceae family. Its ancestor is native to a wide area of Northeast Asia and Australia. This 'Lepage Gold' variety forms a clump with an open, tall, wide habit reaching 50-60 cm (20-24in). The foliage consists of thin, trailing yellow leaves that turn light green. The flowering culms appear from the vegetation in summer, bearing characteristic flower heads from July to September. The flower heads, composed of very silky spikelets, are gathered in exceptionally bright brushes that are 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6in) long. Their colour evolves from green-white to light brown-beige in September-October. As autumn arrives, the foliage colours itself in amber and gold, shining under the sun. The plant looks pretty all winter because its leaves and stems are covered in frost.

This 'Lepage Gold' grass is best planted among more opulent or stiffer perennials, such as tall sedums, dahlias or Perovskia, and it brings a touch of flexibility to any landscape. It can also be paired with cushion-shaped plants such as Heucheras lady's mantles or with more wandering and lighter plants like yarrows, Lychnis coronaria, Verbena bonariensis, gauras, etc.

Pennisetum alopecuroides is a type of grass that can resist summer drought and is ideal for adding movement to rockeries or walls. These grasses look beautiful in low light and add depth to any garden, regardless of size. They also have a soft texture, making them perfect for flower meadows or paths. Pennisetum's dense root system helps to limit erosion.

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Pennisetum alopecuroïdes Lepage Gold - Chinese Fountain Grass (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour brown/bronze
Flowering time July to October
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 12 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Pennisetum

Species

alopecuroïdes

Cultivar

Lepage Gold

Family

Poaceae

Other common names

Fountain Grass, Chinese Fountain Grass, Foxtail Fountain Grass, Swamp Foxtail Grass

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference167321

Planting and care

To plant Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Lepage Gold', follow these simple steps. Choose a location with full sun and light, and well-drained soil. If your soil is heavy, mix some coarse sand, gravel, and compost to help it drain better. Dig a hole that is 20 cm (8in) x 20 cm (8in) x 20 cm (8in) and partially fill it with soil. Remove the pot from the plant and place it in the hole. Make sure the top of the root ball is covered with 3 cm (1in) of soil and press down firmly. Water the plant generously to eliminate air pockets. If it's dry, water regularly for a few weeks to help the plant establish. Prune the plant to 10 cm (4in) in late January or early February to create space for new foliage. Ornamental grasses remain decorative all year round.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time February to May, August to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, drained

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the dry stems to 15 cm (6in) from the soil, using secateurs or shears, at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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