Buy Pennisetum orientale

Also Known As

Oriental Fountain Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

6a-10b

4 inch pot | $15

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Pennisetum orientale plant details

Pennisetum orientale is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pennisetum orientale

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: clumping, compact, container plant, cutting garden, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pennisetum orientale

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"A first class flowering plant" (G.S. Thomas),this dense dwarf (18" x 18") foliage clump proudces spikes of soft-mauve bottlebrushes over a long summer period, starting a month before P. ?Hameln?; lovely with Sedum spec. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Compact, tidy tufted grass (no bad hair day here!) topped in late summer by pinkish ponytail tassels on 2' stems that wave over the 12" foliage. Flowers age to cream and last well into the fall season. Nice filler between perennials (especially late bloomers). Full sun, well drained soil, average water…drought tolt, deer proof, good coastal choice, carefree!

By: Secret Garden Growers

A dense, rounded clump of narrow arching leaves explodes into long blooming, fuzzy, copper-pink flower spikes, exquisite in large drifts or contrasted with broad-leafed perennials, like Helenium 'Zimbelstern'. Backlight this grass and enjoy a fountain of color and youth.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Warm season grass with spike-like, arching panicles to 8? long that open purple-pink and fade to tan. Blue-green leaves form upright, mounded clumps to 2' high and wide. Useful massed or mixed in perennial borders. A tough and vigorous grass for full sun or light shade with moderate water. Drought tolerant but plants are usually smaller with water stress. Hardy to 0F. Central Asia, Northern and Western India.

By: Native Sons

This plant has narrow, arching leaves 2' long that grow into a dense, rounded clump. In summer the stems are tipped with fuzzy, showy, coppery pink or purplish flower spikes.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

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How to Grow Pennisetum orientale

Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant