.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Lumen Gold' Fountain Grass Grass, Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Lumen Gold' Description This elegant ornamental grass features arching clumps of bright, golden foliage topped with fluffy, bottlebrush-like flower spikes in late summer to early fall. It adds texture and color to garden borders, containers, and landscape planting beds. Suggested Uses Ideal for a cottage garden, mixed borders, mass plantings, and container displays. Its drought tolerance makes it suitable for xeriscaping projects and low-maintenance landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Lumen Gold' Common Name: Lumen Gold' Fountain Grass Size & Growth: 2-3 feet tall, 2 feet wide; clumping growth habit Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous with bright golden color Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes, butterflies and bees Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with proper drainage Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes, ideal for floral arrangements Grows Well With: Lemongrass, ornamental grasses, perennials Care Tips Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for best color and vigor. Water regularly during the growing season; drought tolerant once established. Prefers fertile, moderately moist soil, but tolerates poor soils. Tolerant of average humidity levels. Cut back after frost or in early spring to encourage fresh growth. Mulch for winter protection in colder zones; hardy in zones 5-9. Plant at the same depth as in the container or nursery. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer for optimal growth. Remove dead or damaged leaves to maintain appearance and health.
