Attractive dense clumps of arching leaves with effective purple foxtail’ like flower heads in late summer. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers August to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting, Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Woodside’
Attractive dense clumps of arching leaves with effective purple foxtail’ like flower heads in late summer
Additional information
| Generic | Pennisetum |
|---|---|
| Species | alopecuroides |
| Varietry | 'Woodside' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting, Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Group planting, Border, Dried flowers |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed, Cut back in winter |
| Propagation | Division |
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