Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Pennstripe’ Swamp Foxtail Grass
A compact, clumping perennial grass with broad arching variegated white and green leaves and showy, mauve-purple feathery flowers through the warmer months. Great for mass planting, accent planting for rockeries and borders. Plumes suitable for dried arrangements. Note: It is said that this variety does not pose a self seeding risk, but if in doubt, remove the flower heads before they go to seed.
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- Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Pennstripe’
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- Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Pennstripe’
| Scientific Name: | Pennisetum alopecuroides |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Common Name: | Swamp Foxtail Grass |
| Plant Type: | Grass or grass-like |
| Height: | 0.4 ~ 0.5 metres |
| Width: | 0.5 ~ 0.8 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Pink, Mauve |
| Flowering Time: | Summer, Autumn |
| Ph Level: | Mildly acid, Neutral, Mildly alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Special Uses: | Cut flower, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Lizards |
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertilizer for this plant.