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| Plant Number: 8.300.180 | USDA Zone: 6 - 9 |
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 | Pennisetum orientale |
| Common name : Oriental Fountain Grass |
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| Fountain Grass is one of the most popular grasses. This species forms an upright clump of arching grey-green leaves, bearing bottlebrush spikes of soft silvery-pink flowers that turn to white as they dry. Most effective when mass planted, but also useful as a specimen accent in the garden or in containers. Flowers are excellent for cutting, fresh or dried. Plants usually remain attractive well into the winter, the leaves turning bright golden-yellow in the fall. Clumps may be easily divided in spring. Old foliage should be cut to the ground in March. Drought tolerant once established.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Light Pink
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Dried Flower
Drought Tolerant
Massed
Specimen
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
60-75 cm
23-29 inches
Spread
60-75 cm
23-29 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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What others say about this plant...
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This grass looks like it is covered with giant fuzzy caterpillars. Nice cut flower.; Elke Knechtel, Zone 7""Showy enough for specimen use, also su, |
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