Feathertop. A loosely tufted perennial grass with narrow mid-green leaves. Attractive plume-like, feathery pale green or white flowers becoming purple from late summer to early autumn. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Pennisetum villosum
A loosely tufted perennial grass with narrow mid-green leaves. Attractive plume-like, feathery pale green or white flowers becoming purple from late summer to early autumn.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Pennisetum |
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Species | villosum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Feathertop |
Flower Colour | green, white, purple |
Soil | Light |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | August, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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