Pennisetum alopecuroides






Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides
Common Name: fountain grass
Family Name: Poaceae
Origin/Distribution: Australia, New Zealand

Leaf: Green, Simple, Grass-like, Leathery, Glabrous, Lustrous, Acicular/Entire
Bud: Basal
Flower: Dark-red, Brown, Showy, Pnicle-like, Spikelet, Jul/Aug/Sep
Fruit/Seed: Grain(caryopsis), Insignificant

Size: Height: 0.7 - 1.3m/Spread: 0.6 - 1.0m
Habit: Arching, Open, Upright
Form: Round, Vase

Soil: Acidic, Well-drained
Moisture: Low, Dry
Sun: Full sun, Partial sun
Exposure: Partial shade
Hardiness zone(USDA): 7
Landscape use: Container planting, Cut flower or foliage, Group or masss planting, Mixed shrub boarder, Rock garden, Waterside planting

Notes: Perennial

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