pennisetum macrostachyum ‘purple fountain’ · pennisetum macrostachyum ‘purple fountain ......
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Pennisetum macrostachyum
‘Purple Fountain’B R I L L I A N T C O L O U R
Species: macrostachyum
Full sun Full sun/part shade Height 1.5m Spread 1.3m Dry tolerant
Features:• Exceptionally showy - dense, ornamental clumping grass
• Long, arching bronze/burgundy leaf blades
• Eye catching purple-pink feathery plumes sit above the foliage
• Hardy and durable. Will tolerate a variety of conditions
Suggested Uses:• Decorative pot specimen for a unique look
• Mass plant for stunning displays of colour and movement
• Accent plant in perennial garden beds
• Difficult sites – will tolerate high winds, high humidity and heat
• Coastal zones, poolsides, roadsides, car parks, median strips.
Water Requirements:Dry tolerant once established. Will benefit from the occasional deep watering during periods of extended heat.
Care:Grows well in most soil types that are well draining. Prefers a full sun location. For best results feed in spring with a slow release fertiliser.
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