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Cassian Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian'Description
Looking for a pretty grass that doesn't get too big, has soft pink blooms, and is cold hardy?! Cassian Fountain Grass is a gorgeous choice and grows into a zone 5! If you love Pink Muhly Grass you are going to love this Dwarf Fountain Grass. Pink tinted plumes soften your landscape from late summer until winter. This grass is low maintenance, deer resistant, and drought, heat, salt, pollution and black walnut tolerant! For those of you in zones too cold for Pink Muhly Grass, Cassian is a stunning alternative. This fountain grass grows to about 2 feet, 3 feet with the plumes so it is super easy to manage and isn't invasive. With a lovely, rounded silhouette, feminine pink bottlebrush blooms, and unique golden yellow to vivid orange to fiery red fall foliage the Cassian Dwarf Fountain Grass is just to die for!

Shipping Restriction | AZ |
Soil Type | Adaptable |
Sunlight | Full, Partial |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Mature Height | 2-4 Feet |
Mature Width | 2-4 Feet |
Fall Color | Red |
Bloom Color | Pink |
How To Care
When planting your Fountain Grass choose the best location for this plant to thrive. This grass grows best in full to part sun. This
Water deeply once or twice weekly for the first 3 months after planting to help the roots grow properly. After establishing Fountain Grass is drought tolerant and only rarely requires water. Water thoroughly in extreme heat, especially in the first summer. Fertilize with a slow release, balanced fertilizer in spring for optimal growth. Prune back this grass to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges for a clean start and a fresh looking plant.
Fountain Grass is extremely hardy as well as pest and disease resistant. It is also deer, rabbit, pollution, flood, black walnut, and salt tolerant.
Shipping Restriction | AZ |
Soil Type | Adaptable |
Sunlight | Full, Partial |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Mature Height | 2-4 Feet |
Mature Width | 2-4 Feet |
Fall Color | Red |
Bloom Color | Pink |
Landscape Ideas
- Line your walkways and create unique borders.
- The look and movement of this fountain grass when planted in mass is a dream!
- Stagger this attractive grass throughout your landscape to soften harsh angles and add superb color and texture.
- This grass is perfect for rock gardens or mixed beds.
- A thriller in containers!
Special Note: The blooms of Cassian Fountain Grass, known as plumes, are long lasting in fresh arrangements and perfect for adding interesting texture to dried arrangements.
For additional options, be sure to browse our Pink Muhly Grass, Ornamental Grasses and Miscanthus Maiden Grass collection.
Shipping Restriction | AZ |
Soil Type | Adaptable |
Sunlight | Full, Partial |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Mature Height | 2-4 Feet |
Mature Width | 2-4 Feet |
Fall Color | Red |
Bloom Color | Pink |
Shipping Details
You can still order now, but due to cold weather and the risk of cold damage in transit, we will delay shipping to areas indicated on the map and below:
- Orders in Growing Zones 3-4 will ship May 1st
- Orders in Growing Zones 5-6 will ship mid April
- Orders in Growing Zones 7-10 will ship immediately
Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, and delayed delivery is noted.
We will return to normal shipping in the spring.
If you live within a delayed shipping zone and would like your plant shipped immediately, please contact customer support at support@plantingtree.com
Inventory is moving fast! Order now to reserve your plants. Due to cold weather and the risk of cold damage in transit, we will delay shipping to areas indicated on the map and below. We do this so your plant has the best opportunity to thrive in your landscape.
- Orders in Growing Zones 3-4 will start shipping May 1st
- Orders in Growing Zones 5-6 will start shipping mid April
- Orders in Growing Zones 7-10 will ship immediately
Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, but are available for pre-order and this will be indicated on the product page.
We will return to normal shipping schedules in the spring.
If you live within a delayed shipping zone and would like your plant shipped immediately, please contact customer support at support@plantingtree.com
*Orders ship in 1-3 days. West Coast orders may be held until the following Monday to prevent additional transit time.
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