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Fountain Grass (Hamelin?)

17 years ago

Have some (dwarf?) fountain grass - I believe the type is called "Hamelin". Does anyone know if the seed put out by this grass is viable? Is it worth saving? And, when planted from seed, how long does it take to develop real "fountain" clumps? Do you plant how many seeds together for best shape? Clue me in please! Thanks!

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donn_
17 years ago
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' in known to not self-seed, unlike some other Fountain Grass varieties. This usually means it's either sterile, or doesn't set viable seed for another reason. If it managed to set viable seed, they would not come true to the parent plant, but would likely be taller and later blooming, more like the species Fountain Grass.

Leave it on the plants for fall/winter interest, and for the birds.
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