1-gallon Princess Molly PPAF Grass is a unique dwarf fountain grass with tricolor foliage in green, purple, and dark black. Grown in zones 5-9, it reaches a size of 12-18 inches.
Princess Molly Ppaf Grass
Princess Molly PPAF Grass is a dwarf fountain grass that is known for its tricolor foliage of olive-green edged purple and a prominent purple-black midrib. It is a relatively easy plant to grow and is hardy in zones 5-9.
Princess Molly PPAF Grass grows to be 12-18 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, but it should be watered regularly during the first year after planting. Princess Molly PPAF Grass is also relatively pest- and disease-free.
Princess Molly PPAF Grass is a good choice for borders, rock gardens, and containers. It can also be used as a groundcover.
Here are some tips for growing Princess Molly PPAF Grass:
- Plant in full sun.
- Provide well-drained soil.
- Water regularly during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
- Divide the clumps every 3-4 years to keep them healthy.
With proper care, Princess Molly PPAF Grass will be a beautiful and long-lasting addition to your garden.
Here are some additional information about Princess Molly PPAF Grass:
- It is a hybrid of Pennisetum alopecuroides and Pennisetum orientale.
- It was introduced in 2005.
- It is a slow-growing plant.
- It is deer-resistant.
- It is a good choice for pollinator gardens.
I hope this helps!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 6-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 3-4 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full-Partial |
| Mature width: | 3-4 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Muhlenbergia capillaris |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
