Soft grassy foliage which contrasts well with other plants The pale green flowerheads turn an attractive purple in autumn. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 1.2m. 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 macrourum
Soft grassy foliage which contrasts well with other plants The pale green flowerheads turn an attractive purple in autumn.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Pennisetum |
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Species | macrourum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 25cm |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 1.2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Low spreading |
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, Seed |
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