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Pennisetum orientale 'Tall Tails'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description Pennisetum orientale 'Tall Tails' (giant fountain grass) bears showy and brown blooms during early summer to early fall. This ornamental grass is arching in form and has medium green foliage that is showy and fine textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning ornamental grass which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, ground cover, foundation, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Pennisetum orientale 'Tall Tails' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought. In autumn, Pennisetum orientale 'Tall Tails' is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.