Pennisetum spathiolatum Hort.

Also Known As

Pennisetum spathiolatum
Pennisetum sphacelatum
Slender Veldt Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Pennisetum spathiolatum Hort. plant details

Pennisetum spathiolatum Hort. is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pennisetum spathiolatum Hort.

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer
Uses: movement, textural

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pennisetum spathiolatum Hort.

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A denizen of South Africa, this drought tolerant evergreen grass has low growing, narrow dark green blades that provide a verdant contrast to its tawny colored tapers. The dense, abundantly produced inflorescences hover on jointed nearly invisible stems, some 2 to 3 ft. tall, while fashioning a delightful see-through veil. Especially mesmerizing when grouped in a dry creek bed, a meadow or a water wise garden, the Slender Veldt Grass asks only for a well drained abode. Zone 6/7. (G-0511)