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Grass, Gunsmoke #2

$1799

Gunsmoke Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Gunsmoke'

Height: Typically 10–14 inches tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
Spread: Approximately 10–14 inches wide
Spacing: Plant 10–14 inches apart for a neat, cohesive display
Growth Rate: Medium

Description

Gunsmoke Grass offers a stunning, contemporary accent for your landscape with its distinctive smoky-gray green foliage and delicate, pale plumes that emerge in summer. Compact yet visually striking, its tidy clumps are perfectly sized for Michigan’s cooler climate, making it an inspiring addition to borders, mixed shrub plantings, or stylish container arrangements. The foliage maintains an attractive, subdued tone throughout fall and winter, ensuring year-round visual interest without dramatic color shifts.

General Care

  • Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial sun; ensure at least 5 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal performance.
  • Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter—amend heavy or sandy soils as needed.
  • Watering: Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, allowing the top few inches of soil to dry between waterings (containers may require more frequent attention).
  • Mulching: Apply a 2–3-inch layer of mulch around the clump (keeping it a few inches away from the base) to conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperature.
  • Pruning: Minimal maintenance is needed; simply remove any dead or overly mature foliage in early spring to refresh the clump.

Gunsmoke Grass is a refined, low-maintenance ornamental that delivers a polished, textural statement to your landscape.