Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry'

Also Known As

Black Flowering Fountain Grass
Moudry Fountain Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-2'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry' plant details

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer black and chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: black and chocolate blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, edging plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A late-flowering form of the popular Fountain Grass, with extra long blackish-brown flower heads which create an appealing effect against the grass-green leaves. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Moudry' is best known for its showy, purplish-black, bristly, bottle brush-like flower spikes that arch outward from clumps of mid green foliage in late summer. Flower spikes turn brownish as the seeds form and spikes usually persist until late fall or early winter.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Flowing with deep green, fairly wide, glossy foliage, 'Moudry' forms a burnished, tidy-looking basal mound. The showy cylindrical spikes resemble large dense foxtails, as they arise on stiff stalks just above lush deciduous leaves, which color to yellow and orange come autumn. Unparalleled among other ornamental grasses, the phenomenal fuzzy blooms impart dark purple-black shades, and make excellent cut flowers, fresh or dried. Introduced by the National Arboretum from a batch of Japanese seeds, fall blooming Black Fountain Grass is indispensable for its late season appeal in the mixed border.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Prized for its rich green foliage and large deep purple, almost black inflorescences emerging in late summer about 18" above the foliage. It forms a dense, upright mound to 2'.