Prairie Winds® 'Lemon Squeeze' Pennisetum | Proven Winners®

Pennisetum PRAIRIE WINDS® ‘Lemon Squeeze’ (Fountain Grass)

PRAIRIE WINDS® ‘Lemon Squeeze’ brings a burst of bright color and graceful movement to the landscape. Its bold, chartreuse-green foliage stands out beautifully in full sun, forming a rounded, mounding shape that provides color and texture all season long. Reaching 3–3½ feet tall and up to 4½ feet wide, this vibrant grass adds a luminous contrast to darker plants and garden backdrops.

In early fall, soft tan seed heads rise above the foliage, adding height, motion, and seasonal interest. Whether planted as a single specimen, grouped in a mass, or featured in containers, ‘Lemon Squeeze’ offers year-round appeal with minimal care. The foliage and seed heads are also excellent for fresh or dried arrangements, bringing natural texture indoors. Deer resistant and heat tolerant, this variety is a versatile favorite for modern landscapes.

Details:

• Bloom Color: Tan Seed Heads

• Foliage Color: Chartreuse-Green

• Height: 30–46"

• Spread: 24–30"

• Spacing: 48"

• Exposure: Full Sun (6+ hours daily)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Bloom Time: Late Summer through Fall

• Characteristics: Vibrant Foliage, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Excellent Cut or Dried Flower, Fall & Winter Interest

• Uses: Borders, Mass Plantings, Containers, Specimen Plantings, Cut Arrangements