GRASS: WHITE FOUNTAIN
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LATIN NAME: PENNISETUM SETACEUM
The Basics
This fast-growing perennial grass has fox-tail like flowers beginning in summer lasting through fall. Its clumping growth habit creates beautiful glossy green blades with ivory, white flowers. It grows up to 2-3 feet tall(3 feet wide). Ideally used as mass planting, specimen, and accent plant. The Needs Amount of Sunlight: Thrives in full sun; Tolerates shade Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat Soil Conditions: Prefers dry, well-drained soil; Drought tolerant Cold Hardiness Zone: 8-11 The Care This low-maintenance, perennial needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. The first year of growth requires watering weekly. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Pruning is not required. |
