Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Black Beauty' - Black Beauty Fountain Grass

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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Black Beauty' is an elegant addition to any landscape due to its unique allure and low-maintenance nature. Widely acknowledged as the Black Beauty Fountain Grass, this robust perennial unfurls like a dark tapestry across your garden; boasting up to 4-5 feet in height and a spread of 2-3 feet, it forms condensed clusters of deep green foliage that subtly transition to stunning golden hues as cooler temperatures usher in the autumnal period. Its pièce de résistance is the captivating, feather-like display of dark purple to almost jet-black plumes, flourishing from late summer through early fall, extending the garden's vibrant bloom season. This Black Beauty also exhibits superior tolerance to diverse soil conditions, including drought, and thrives splendidly under full sun to part shade, thereby cementing its place as an outstanding selection for mixed borders, container gardening or as a distinctive stand-alone centerpiece.