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Pennisetum orientale

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description The ornamental grass Pennisetum orientale (oriental fountain grass) bears showy and light pink blooms during mid summer to mid autumn. The showy foliage is medium green in colour and fine in texture. A specimen plant, Pennisetum orientale (oriental fountain grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, ground cover, foundation, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Pennisetum orientale . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Pennisetum orientale (oriental fountain grass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.