USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
Height
60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread
0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light
full sun
Soil Moisture
low, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
neutral to alkaline
Description
The ornamental grass Pennisetum thunbergii (thunberg's fountaingrass) yields showy, bright red and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to early autumn. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte, fine textured and semi-evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour. Showy fruit are produced by Pennisetum thunbergii (thunberg's fountaingrass). Pennisetum thunbergii (thunberg's fountaingrass) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Border, cut flowers, dried flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics
Pennisetum thunbergii tolerates drought.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Pennisetum thunbergii (thunberg's fountaingrass) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Pennisetum thunbergii (thunberg's fountaingrass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
