Botanical Name: Pennisetum setaceum | |
Common Name: Tender Fountain Grass |
Plant Type
Annual, Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Purple
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler
Attracts Wildlife
Birds