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Pennisetum 'Fairy Tails'

Also Known As

Fairy Tails Evergreen Fountain Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Pennisetum 'Fairy Tails' plant details

Pennisetum 'Fairy Tails' is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pennisetum 'Fairy Tails'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and tan blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pennisetum 'Fairy Tails'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An (semi)evergreen Fountain Grass!, this 2-3'w strongly vertical clumper has 3-5' tall gray-green foliage topped by splendid golden-wheat-colored flower ?tails? late spring-summer; an Exciting! new grass where hardy. S/M PPAF

By: Forestfarm

Described by a definitive architectural silhouette, this possible P. incomptum seedling sprung up in the Pomona Nursery of noted grass enthusiast, John Greenlee. Erect, light pink tapering 'tails' on upright stems attain splendid deep wheat colors when mature, appearing somewhat denser and not as airy as other Pennisetum species. The attractive semi-evergreen clump of fine textured gray-green blades withstands both heat and drought and imparts strong vertical contrast to Stipa gigantea's more relaxed habit and a low growing drift of Sesleria 'John Greenlee'. (PPAF)