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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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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.

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Pennisetum

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

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Border

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