Pennisetum orientale

06_21_04_EDITED

Common Name —— fountain grass
Family —————— Poaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 5 – 8
Height/Spread ——– 0.5 – 1.0 m / 0.5 – 1.0 m
Water ——————– low
Soil ———————– well-drained
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— narrow; gray-green; change to yellowish in fall
Flower —————— showy; purple-pink
Blooming Time ——- June – August
Propagation ———– by seed or by division
Limitation ————- maintenance needed (remove dead foliage/stem in spring)
Strength —————- drought tolerant;
Use ———————– as ornamental grass; in group or mass
ID ———————— gray-green foliage with showy pinkish-purple flowers

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