Cayenne™ Sterile Fountain Grass
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10003958
Bottlebrush Blooms Cayenne Sterile Fountain Grass!
- Upright Fountains of Tidy Rich-Green Foliage
- Long-Lasting Blooms in Burgundy-Brown
- Arching Blades and Waving Seed Heads
- Easy Care & Low Maintenance
- Cut Flowers & Container Interest
- Deer Resistant Sterile Ornamental Grass
A dwarf fountain grass with burgundy-brown bottlebrush blooms, the Cayenne Sterile Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cayenne' PP 31,097) features sturdy stems and graceful rich-green arching blades!
Texture, motion, sound and color to the landscape, Oriental fountain grass's tranquil, showy wide clumps cascade beautifully despite heat, humidity, deer and sun.
How to Use Cayenne Sterile Fountain Grass In The Landscape
Fantastic specimens as a stand-alone focal point, or drifts en masse, Cayenne accentuates any garden style and function!
The calming Zen provided by softly rustling grasses, plus the mesmerizing swaying are lovely additions to your private spaces.
Naturalized and Prairie, Cottage and Perennial gardens gain intrigue as will your Containers, Planters and Cutting gardens. One of the longest and latest flowering grasses with 4-season interest!
Great erosion control for slopes and hard-to-mow areas, and no troublesome self-seeding!
#ProPlantTips For Care
Full sun to part shade locations work great for Fountain Grasses. Deer resistant, humidity and heat tolerant, they're adaptable to all well-drained soil types.
Moderate moisture requirements, these low-maintenance grasses need pruning in early spring to a few inches above the ground.
For amazing tolerance and burgundy bottle-brush blooms on a space-saving Ornamental grass, order Cayenne Sterile Fountain Grass from Nature Hills today!
Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
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This proprietary eCommerce software prevents the shipment of a restricted plant to each state. The Plant Sentry system includes a shipment certification program. The Plant Sentry Compliance Officer works closely with NatureHills.com and each nursery or fulfillment center to ensure only compliant plants are sold to customers.
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Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | - | 19.99 | 19.99 |
| 20 | - | 49.99 | 21.99 |
| 50 | - | 69.99 | 24.99 |
| 70 | - | 99.99 | 29.99 |
| 100 | - | 129.99 | 34.99 |
| 130 | - | 149.99 | 41.99 |
| 150 | - | 150+ | Approx 27% |
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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS
Growing Zones 5-9
| Botanical Name | Pennisetum alopecuroides 'TIFT PA18' |
|---|---|
| Type | Perennial |
| Mature Height | 3 - 3 1/2 feet |
| Mature Spread | 3 - 3 1/2 feet |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well Drained |
| Moisture | Medium |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Flower Color | Dark Purple, Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
| Pollinator Friendly | No |
| Pruning Time | Early Spring |
| Fragrant | No |