(pen iss SEE tum) (set-TAY-see-um)
A popular Fountain Grass that has pretty arching light green blades with nodding feathery rose-coloured flower spikes or plumes that last from early summer to mid-fall. This graceful and showy grass is versatile so it can be used in beds and borders or it makes a perfect complement in combination containers. Very tolerant of dry conditions. Pennisetum Setaceum is best treated as an annual.
| Bloom Time | Constant foliage colour all summer until first hard frost. |
|---|---|
| Habit | Upright |
| Height | 48-72 inches (122-183cm) |
| Width | 24-28 inches (61-71cm) |
| Companion Plant | Compatible with all Tried and True varieties. Looks especially good as a foliage accent. |
| Watering | Keep evenly moist at all times. |
| Feeding | Periodically with a high nitrogen plant food |
| Planting | Well-drained soil in full sun |
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