Pennisetum frutescens growing herbaceous of the genus Pennisetum also known as Fountain grass, Pennisetum frutescens perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics, temperate or tropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+.
Leaves color green, in linear shape.
Pennisetum frutescens flower
Flower color yellow, the flowers like hair and grow stem in raceme inflorescence.
Pennisetum frutescens for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Pennisetum frutescens growing and care:
More than -5c, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No but easy
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Recommended planting season?
All year, in cold climate spring-summer
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant:
0.7-1.2 m, 28-48 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
All year, in cold climate not in the winter
General information about the flower
Yellow flowers like hair and grow stem in raceme inflorescence.
Scientific name:
Pennisetum frutescens