Pennisetum orientale
Plant number: 8.300.180Fountain Grass is one of the most popular grasses. This species forms an upright clump of arching grey-green leaves, bearing bottlebrush spikes of soft silvery-pink flowers that turn to white as they dry. Most effective when mass planted, but also useful as a specimen accent in the garden or in containers. Flowers are excellent for cutting, fresh or dried. Plants usually remain attractive well into the winter, the leaves turning bright golden-yellow in the fall. Clumps may be easily divided in spring. Old foliage should be cut to the ground in March. Drought tolerant once established. Further details for |
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Pennisetum orientale
Plant number: 8.300.180Fountain Grass is one of the most popular grasses. This species forms an upright clump of arching grey-green leaves, bearing bottlebrush spikes of soft silvery-pink flowers that turn to white as they dry. Most effective when mass planted, but also useful as a specimen accent in the garden or in containers. Flowers are excellent for cutting, fresh or dried. Plants usually remain attractive well into the winter, the leaves turning bright golden-yellow in the fall. Clumps may be easily divided in spring. Old foliage should be cut to the ground in March. Drought tolerant once established. Further details for |