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Pennisetum alopecuroides - Foxtrot
An elegant and bold fountain grass cultivar, ‘Foxtrot’ forms towering clumps of narrow, arching green foliage that rise to 1.5 m (5 ft), showcasing long bloom stalks that emerge mid‑summer through early fall. The bottlebrush plumes open soft blush pink, gradually aging to warm tan, creating glowing, feathery accents in late‑season garden schemes. One of the largest and most vigorous of the alopecuroides varieties, it creates a gracefully cascading fountain effect visible from afar. Adaptable and low-maintenance, this grass thrives in full sun to light shade in well-drained soils, is deer‑resistant, drought-tolerant once established, and does not self‑seed aggressively.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Tall, arching habit (~5 ft)
- Smoky-pink to tan bottlebrush plumes
- Deer resistant & long lasting
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Flower Colour | Smoky pink fading to tan |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Plant Height | ~1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft) blooms included |
| Plant Width | ~1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Plant spring or early fall |
| Bloom Timing | July - September |
| Plant Depth | Crown at soil surface |
| Plant Spacing | ~90 cm (36 in) between plants |
Description
Pennisetum alopecuroides - Foxtrot
An elegant and bold fountain grass cultivar, ‘Foxtrot’ forms towering clumps of narrow, arching green foliage that rise to 1.5 m (5 ft), showcasing long bloom stalks that emerge mid‑summer through early fall. The bottlebrush plumes open soft blush pink, gradually aging to warm tan, creating glowing, feathery accents in late‑season garden schemes. One of the largest and most vigorous of the alopecuroides varieties, it creates a gracefully cascading fountain effect visible from afar. Adaptable and low-maintenance, this grass thrives in full sun to light shade in well-drained soils, is deer‑resistant, drought-tolerant once established, and does not self‑seed aggressively.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Tall, arching habit (~5 ft)
- Smoky-pink to tan bottlebrush plumes
- Deer resistant & long lasting
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Flower Colour | Smoky pink fading to tan |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Plant Height | ~1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft) blooms included |
| Plant Width | ~1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Plant spring or early fall |
| Bloom Timing | July - September |
| Plant Depth | Crown at soil surface |
| Plant Spacing | ~90 cm (36 in) between plants |
