Black-Flowered Fountain Grass, Pennisetum alopecuroides var. viridescens, is a variety of Chinese Fountain Grass distinguished by its very dark, almost black flower plumes and wider, darker green leaves.
This grass forms a graceful, arching mound 3–4 feet tall. The foliage is deep green. In late summer, the bottlebrush plumes emerge very dark purple-black, creating a strong contrast. They age to dark brown. The plumes are held more upright than the species. It is one of the hardiest fountain grasses (zone 5).
Full sun, well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant. The dark plumes are stunning in backlit situations and in dried arrangements. A sophisticated alternative to the common green-plumed forms.
| Family: | Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Pennisetum (pen-ih-SEE-tum) (Info) |
| Species: | alopecuroides var. viridescens |
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