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Pennisetum setaceum

Also Known As

  • Fountain Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Pennisetum setaceum plant details

Pennisetum setaceum is a deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pennisetum setaceum

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pennisetum setaceum

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: erosion, heat, humidity, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: well-drained

Gardening facts about Pennisetum setaceum plant

How to Grow Pennisetum setaceum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • erosion control
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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