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oriental fountain grass

Pennisetum orientale, Poaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Thick-stemmed Prickly PearOpuntia pachypus
Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
phantom treeMoringa ovalifolia
Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Centipede GrassEremochloa ophiuroides

Two grass species compete directly for light, water, and soil nutrients

Green Desert SpoonDasylirion acrotrichum

Aggressive grass competing with desert succulents for water and nutrients

Alkali WeedCressa cretica

Aggressive perennial grass outcompeting smaller halophytic herbs

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlMulch ProductionOrnamentalWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does oriental fountain grass grow in?

oriental fountain grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for oriental fountain grass?

Good companions for oriental fountain grass include Thick-stemmed Prickly Pear, phantom tree.

Design guilds with oriental fountain grass and see companion relationships visually.

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