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    Pennisetum frutescens

    Also Known As

    • Nekkid Fountain Grass

    Plant type

    grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 60"-84"
    • W: 60"-84"

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

    Pennisetum frutescens plant details

    Pennisetum frutescens is a deciduous or semi-evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. In summer bronze flowers emerge. Features glaucous and grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pennisetum frutescens

    Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 60 IN - 84 IN - wide, 60 IN - 84 IN - tall
    Flowers: bronze blooms in summer
    Uses: clumping

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pennisetum frutescens

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Pennisetum frutescens plant

    How to Grow Pennisetum frutescens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • bronze

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • grassy

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