Praline™ Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Tift H18' PP30,724
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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 |
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| $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 |
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| #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
Praline™ Fountain Grass highlights at a glance!
Specifications
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Growing Zones
Praline™ Fountain Grass Adds Sweet Texture and Candied Color
A sterile, long-flowering Pennisetum, the Praline™ Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Tift H18') is a compact, cold-hardy charmer that brings fluffy texture, vivid color, and graceful movement to any sunny garden. This dwarf cultivar of Fountain Grass stays tidy and small, reaching just 1-3 feet tall, and pumps out soft, fuzzy bottlebrush blooms from mid to late summer, lasting into fall!
The tan-pink plumes sway in the breeze and pair beautifully with late-season perennials and warm-toned foliage. It's also a favorite for dried arrangements and cut flower enthusiasts. Those wheat-colored seed heads persist into winter, providing visual interest and a natural food source for birds
The foliage forms a neat mound of narrow, arching blades—emerald green through the growing season—that turn rich amber and copper shades in autumn! This variety was bred for superior compactness and is well-suited for USDA Zones 5–9.
Key Features
- Dwarf variety of Fountain Grass, only 1-3’ tall and wide
- Fluffy, tan-pink bottlebrush plumes in late summer to fall add winter interest
- Attractive green foliage turns golden-bronze in autumn
- Praline™ is a sterile cultivar and does not self-seed
- Heat, humidity, and cold tolerant (Zones 5–9)
- Praline™ Fountain Grass is a warm-season grass
Landscaping Uses
Symbolically, Grasses often represent flexibility, abundance, and the rhythms of nature. With a fine-textured, elegant habit, Praline™ is a true treat for small gardens or containers and shines when massed along walkways where you want low-maintenance appeal and seasonal drama. Ornamental Grass is ideal for bringing texture and motion to small-space gardens or tight borders.
- Use in mixed borders for late-season flair
- Great in containers or raised planters
- Mass in drifts for a low, soft edging that is very low-maintenance and water-wise
- Pairs well with fall-blooming perennials and Asters
- Add to cottage garden and prairie garden designs for whimsy and color
- Ideal for pollinator or bird-friendly gardens
- Use in groundcover plantings where low height is a benefit
Care and Maintenance
It's tolerant of heat, humidity, urban pollution, and even clay soil with decent drainage. Though it hails from warmer climes, it has surprising cold-hardiness and returns faithfully each year, making it a garden-worthy ornamental.
As an easy-care herbaceous perennial, Praline™ offers season-long good looks with little fuss. It's drought-tolerant once established and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
- Planting Time: Spring or fall planting is recommended. Read how Here!
- Sun Needs: Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct light)
- Soil Needs: Well-drained; tolerates clay if not soggy
- Moisture Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Mulch: 3–4 inches of bark mulch helps retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Fertilization Needs: Low; compost in spring is usually sufficient
- Ornamental Grass Pruning Info: Cut back to 3–4 inches in late winter or early spring before new growth
- Special Needs/Perks:
- Deer resistant and rabbit resistant
- Urban tolerant
- Low maintenance
- Wind and drought resistant
- Division Info: Divide clumps every 3–5 years in early spring to rejuvenate and multiply
A Sweet, Low-Maintenance Grass You’ll Crave!
Praline™ Fountain Grass is the candied sweet treat for your sunny beds and borders. With its soft, fluffy blooms and caramel-hued fall foliage, it’s a surefire way to sweeten up your landscape with elegance and ease.
Buy now and Nature Hills will ship this sterile Ornamental Grass at the appropriate planting time for your growing zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Praline™ Fountain Grass invasive?
No, Praline™ is a sterile cultivar and does not self-seed aggressively like some Fountain Grass species.
How tall does Praline™ Fountain Grass grow?
It stays compact at about 1-3 feet tall and can spread 3-4 feet wide—perfect for small gardens and containers.
When should I cut back Praline™ Fountain Grass?
Cut it back in late winter or early spring before new green shoots emerge.
Is it deer and rabbit-resistant?
Yes, most animals tend to avoid Fountain Grass, including Praline™.
Does it need full sun?
Yes, it performs best with 6 or more hours of direct sunlight daily.
Is it cold-hardy?
Yes, this Pennisetum is cold-hardy to USDA Zone 5.
