Prairie Winds® 'Lemon Squeeze' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides)

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Infographic explaining and showing dormancy in perennials.
A size chart showing 4 different options for Perennial Plants: 4.5" Eco+ Elite (5-8" plant height, 4.5" pot width, 5" pot height); 0.65 Gallon (6-14" plant height, 6.5" pot width, 6.5" pot height); 1 Gallon (6-24" plant height, 6.5" pot width, 7.13" pot height); 2 Gallon (18-28" plant height, 8.88" pot width, 9.38" pot height).
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Prairie Winds® 'Lemon Squeeze' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides)

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A brilliantly colored, ornamental grass that's perfect for contrast in your sun garden! 'Lemon Squeeze' behaves like other fountain grass but boasts chartreuse gold leaves. One of the best for vigor that we've seen in gold-leafed pennisetum with absolutely no burning in the sun. Copper panicles appear above the foliage in midsummer and provide additional interest to this three seasons grass. Did we mention it resists deer?!

  • 36-42 inches tall and 48-54 inches wide at maturity
  • Hardy in zones 5-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
  • Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
  • Space plants 48-54 inches apart for best results
  • Maintains tan foliage spring to frost
  • Great for borders, containers, cut flowers/foliage, dried flower, mass planting and landscapes
  • Resists deer
  • Fall interest, erosion control

Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer.

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  • Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
  • Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
    • Quart perennials are 5-8" tall at shipment
    • 0.65 Gallon perennials are 6-12" tall at shipment 
    • 1-Gallon perennials are 6-24” at shipment

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