botanical name | Pennisetum setaceum |
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height x width | 1m x 1m |
features | Ornamental tuft forming grass with brush like flower cluster spikes borne in summer and last until winter |
conditions | Full sun, moist soil, will tolerate drought |
landscape use | Rockeries, general garden planting, mass plantings, pots and patios, ornamental specimen, borders |
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Green Fountain Grass’
$4.99 – $20.99
Pennisetum setaceum
Common names: Fountain grass, African fountain grass, Green fountain or foxtail grass.
Originating from Africa, Pennisetum setaceum is an upright tufted ornamental grass with slim green stems, holding feathery long spike-heads that are reddish purple in colour. They are fast-growing, wind tolerant and will look wonderful planting en masse. Mature growth will reach 1m tall by 50cm wide.
SKU: PENSETAC
Categories: Coastal, Cottage, Dry-Riverbed, Extreme Coastal, Flowering Borders & Edging, Flowering Grasses, Low Maintenance, Medium Grasses (30cm to 1m), Modern Grass