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Pennisetum spathiolatum (Slender veldt grass)



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Pennisetum spathiolatum pen-nih-SEE-tum spath-ee-oh-LAY-tum Common Name: Slender veldt grass Synonyms: Fountain grass Genus: Pennisetum
Native to South Africa, this non-invasive evergreen species produces showy pink flowers in spring, which are held 2 to 3 feet above the foliage on stiff, wiry stalks.
 Care: Grow in light, average, well-drained soil in full sun. Cut back previous year's foliage by early spring.
 Propagation: Divide in late spring or early autumn. Sow seed in early spring at 55° to 65°F.
 Problems: Rust, eye spot, leaf spots.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Deer Tolerant;Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Birds; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color Brown Flower; Pink Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Naturalizing
Style Meadow Garden, Formal Garden
Seasonal Interest Winter Interest, Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Grasses

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