Pennisetum alopecuroides var. 'Viridescens'
Pennisetum 'Viridescens'
Pennisetum alopecuroides var. viridescens is commonly called Black Fountain Grass. It has broad leaves and darker flower heads than others in the species and is also slightly smaller. In late summer,smoky purple plumes emerge and alst to the late autumn. In autumn, the green foliage turns to shades of yellow, chartreuse and amber.
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Full sun
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Pennisetum 'Viridescens'
Latin name
Pennisetum alopecuroides var. 'Viridescens'
type
Grass
family
Poaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.50 M
0.60 M
Pennisetum alopecuroides var. 'Viridescens'
Pennisetum alopecuroides var. viridescens is commonly called Black Fountain Grass. It has broad leaves and darker flower heads than others in the species and is also slightly smaller. In late summer,smoky purple plumes emerge and alst to the late autumn. In autumn, the green foliage turns to shades of yellow, chartreuse and amber.
Planting young plants
From Mid Autumn TO Late Spring
Pennisetum are very hardy so they could be planted in the autumn, however late spring is the best time. Newly-bought plants take at least three years to clump up to a decent size and many nurseries specialising in grasses recommend planting in threes and fives. The slightest breeze will add an extra dimension to the winter garden, as well as movement, so it’s important to position all Pennisetum where they catch the light. Don’t tuck them away in deep shade.
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