Pennisetum Vollosum
Feathertop grass
Pennisetum villosum is a deciduous, perennial grass with fine leaves that form a loosely tufted clump in spring. The greeny-white, wheat-like flowers emerge from this clump in mid summer and look particularly good when the sun catches them. A great plant for a sensory garden as you cant help but want to touch them.
Contributed by @Keely
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Full sun
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Very little water
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Feathertop grass
Latin name
Pennisetum Vollosum
type
Grass
family
Poaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°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
0.60 M
0.60 M
Pennisetum Vollosum
Pennisetum villosum is a deciduous, perennial grass with fine leaves that form a loosely tufted clump in spring. The greeny-white, wheat-like flowers emerge from this clump in mid summer and look particularly good when the sun catches them. A great plant for a sensory garden as you cant help but want to touch them.
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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