Lumen Gold™ Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'JS Jommenik'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard 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 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Lumen Gold™ Fountain Grass highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 5-9
Electric Accent Lumen Gold™ Fountain Grass
- New Spring Growth Rivals the Acid Yellow of Forsythia
- Mellows to Bold
- Perfect Fountain Shape
- Dazzling Display
- Catches the Sunlight
- Fuzzy Bottlebrush Seed Heads Grow Above the Dynamic Foliage
- Wonderfully Compact
- Great Ornamental Grass for Small Spaces and Containers
- Versatile
- Easy-Care
- Very Modern Look
Everyone loves a bright "pop" of color. It doesn't matter if you are just getting started as a gardener, or have been caring for plants for many years.
Add several Lumen Gold™ Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'JS Jommenik' PP #27,435) to your space. Fresh-looking and compact, the bold foliage and fuzzy seed heads make a huge visual impact.
In spring, narrow blades of acid yellow emerge from the crown of the plant. The new growth of Lumen Gold Fountain Grass literally captures the sun.
After a long winter, your soul literally craves bright color, doesn't it? Plant sunny Daffodils, Forsythia shrubs and Lumen Gold to celebrate the new growing season.
These memorable warm season grasses are so cheerful. Their blades grow up, then open into a pert, showy fountain.
Add personality to your balcony, porch and planting beds. Lumen Gold fits just about anywhere you have a sunny spot.
Please note, however, that this cutie is not a houseplant. It should be grown outdoors, and allowed to go dormant over the winter.
It makes a fantastic "Thriller" in a small outdoor container. Or, add several to a huge pot to play the role of "Filler".
We bet you'll smile every time you look at it. It's very...pettable.
Around mid-summer, you'll be intrigued by the emerging flower panicles rising above the foliage. Puffy and fluffy tan bottlebrushes waft to and fro in the slightest breeze.
If you use several Lumen Gold Fountain Grasses along the edge of a border, you'll be delighted by the orchestral movement of these seed heads. Rippling Ornamental Grasses add a delightfully relaxing motion and gentle sound to your space.
Cut a few for unstructured flower arrangements indoors. Let them dry in the vase for a longer-lasting display.
As the season winds down, so does the intensity of the color. Still happy, but more of a mellow yellow vibe to match the pace of lazy dog days spent with friends and family outside.
Make the most of your space, order Lumen Gold™ Fountain Grass today. You'll be back for more...save time and order plenty!
How to Use Lumen Gold™ Fountain Grass in the Landscape
The brilliant mix of light green and golden foliage, along with impeccable form, give Lumen Gold a place in any garden style.
Add one or two of these sweetly mounded grasses to the humble-jumble of rustic Cottage Gardens. Or, run a short hedge at the edge of formal plantings for an eye-catching sense of definition.
Achieve a sophisticated modern landscape with a narrow row planting of Lumen Gold in a luminous ribbon of color.
For a solid planting, place 12 inches apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next.
Test the limits of design with this special small grass.
Plant in funky found objects like vintage soup tureens, concrete blocks, buckets, boots, tubs, crates, architectural salvage or roadside castoffs. Line your treasure with coconut coir mat, then fill with good quality potting soil.
You can also take advantage of the unique mulch materials, including: glass, marbles, bouncy rubber balls, dice, tiles, jacks, plastic gems and anything else that catches your Magpie eye.
Take it high-style, or downtown urban chic. Paint a face on a pot, and give it a Lumen Gold Fountain Grass wig as a charming garden whimsy.
Enjoy these plants on your terms. Don't worry...their streamlined form and bold color can handle a "lot of look".
#ProPlantTips for Care
They need full sun, at least six hours a day. The more fun, the better!
Plant in very well-drained soil. If you use them in containers, ensure there are plenty of drainage holes. Don't use a saucer underneath, unless you fill it first with river rock to keep the pot up and away from standing water.
Water carefully the first year to get that plant established. Plants grown in the ground will have some tolerance to periodic drought. Container plants need regular water.
Leave the foliage to dry for winter interest. Before it starts to put forth new growth in early spring, cut all stems down to an inch from the ground.
Be patient, these warm season grasses are a bit slower than other grasses to wake up out of dormancy in the springtime. Gold things come to those who wait.
These small, special standouts make a big statement. Order Lumen Gold™ Fountain Grass today.
