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’
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Pennisetum alopecuroides |
| Cultivar: | Pennstripe |
| 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 |
WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that you want, the next step is to find where to get it. Visit or ring your favourite nursery to see if they have it in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you. Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you want, they can often suggest an alternative to you. Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries, and some who do mail order. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – mail order
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants.