White Fountain Grass
White Fountain Grass
White Fountain Grass
White Fountain Grass
White Fountain Grass
White Fountain Grass
White Fountain Grass
White Fountain Grass
White Fountain Grass
White Fountain Grass

White Fountain Grass

Pennisetum setaceum
  • Elegant White Plumes: Graceful feathery spikes arch above fine green foliage
  • Low-Maintenance Ornamental: Hardy, drought-tolerant, and resilient once established
  • Versatile Landscape Grass: Stunning in borders, mass plantings, and container gardens
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White Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum) is a graceful ornamental grass prized for its arching white plumes and fine-textured foliage. Blooming from summer into fall, this sun-loving plant creates soft movement and elegance in gardens, borders, and landscapes. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9, White Fountain Grass is heat-tolerant, easy to maintain, and thrives in full sun with well-draining soil. Perfect for mass plantings, container displays, or landscape accents, it delivers beauty with minimal care. Explore our White Fountain Grass for sale and bring home a hardy, nursery-grown ornamental grass ready to enhance your outdoor spaces.

White Fountain Grass Highlights

Graceful Plumes: White feathery flowers arch beautifully above the foliage

Season-Long Beauty: Blooms summer into fall, adding movement and texture

Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and hardy in USDA Zones 5–9

Landscape Versatility: Ideal for borders, container accents, or large groupings

Nursery Fresh: Shipped in 3 Gallon planters from our Florida nursery

White Fountain Grass Care

Plant White Fountain Grass in full sun for the strongest growth and most abundant blooms. Keep soil consistently moist during establishment, then water only during dry spells. Hardy in zones 5–9, this perennial ornamental grass should be cut back in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

Sunlight: Full sun preferred; tolerates light shade

Watering: Keep moist during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature

Soil: Well-draining soil, adaptable to sandy or rocky conditions

Fertilizer: Apply light fertilizer in spring to encourage plume growth

Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9 outdoors

Light: Requires bright light if overwintered indoors in a container

Watering: Water lightly; do not allow soil to remain soggy

Humidity: Tolerant of average indoor conditions

Temperature: Protect from frost; overwinter in containers indoors in cold zones

Pruning: Cut back clumps in late winter before new growth emerges

Dividing: Divide every 3–4 years to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding

Pests: Rarely affected by pests or disease

Maintenance Tip: Group plantings for the most dramatic summer-to-fall displays

White Fountain Grass Care Guide

Expert Grower’s Tips for White Fountain Grass

Advice from our growing experts

Plant in Groups

Plant in Groups

Mass planting creates sweeping drifts of white plumes that sway beautifully in the breeze.

Cut Back in Winter

Cut Back in Winter

Prune clumps in late winter to clear away old foliage and encourage fresh spring growth.

Minimal Water Needs

Minimal Water Needs

Once established, White Fountain Grass tolerates drought and thrives on neglect, making it one of the easiest ornamentals to grow.

These tips are based on 30+ years of professional growing experience at our Florida nursery.

White Fountain Grass FAQ

Plant in full sun with well-draining soil and water regularly until established. Once mature, White Fountain Grass becomes drought-tolerant and easy to maintain. Prune clumps back in late winter or early spring for healthy new growth.

Yes, White Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum) is a perennial in zones 5–9. It returns year after year in warm climates. In cooler regions, it may be grown as an annual or overwintered in containers.

White Fountain Grass produces feathery white plumes in summer through fall, creating graceful movement and texture in the garden.

Yes, White Fountain Grass is considered non-toxic and pet friendly, safe for gardens where cats and dogs roam freely.

You can buy White Fountain Grass directly from our Florida nursery. We ship healthy, 3 Gallon container-grown plants nationwide (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). Browse our White Fountain Grass for sale online and order today to enjoy this elegant ornamental grass in your landscape.

At maturity, White Fountain Grass grows 3–4 feet tall with a similar spread, forming an elegant mound of arching foliage topped with feathery white blooms.

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