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A clump-forming perennial grass with narrow dark green leaves. Attractive yellow-green to dark purple flowers in summer and autumn.

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Fountain Grass. A clump-forming perennial grass with narrow dark green leaves. Attractive yellow-green to dark purple flowers in summer and autumn. Max Height 60cm to 1.5m. Max Spread 60cm to 1.2m. Flowers July to October. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

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Pennisetum

Species

alopecuroides

Varietry
Common Name

Fountain Grass

Flower Colour
Soil

Light

Aspect

Full sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

60cm, 1.5m

Family

Gramineae

Spread

60cm, 1.2m

Growth Speed
Growth Habit

Clump-forming

Fragrance

FALSE

Foliage Colour

green

Flowers From

July, October

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

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