Description:
Cenchrus setosus ssp. setosus 'Hameln' is a compact ornamental grass, a smaller version of fountain grass, known for its wonderful plumes from summer through fall. It forms a tight clump with narrow, arching leaves and bristly, buff-colored seedheads. This drought-tolerant grass prefers full sun and is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9.
Sources:
- [1] Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [2] Dwarf Fountain Grass: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
- [3] Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [4] Dwarf Fountain Grass: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
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Last Updated August 18, 2025