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.
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