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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