A compact, clumping perennial grass with broad arching variegated white and green leaves and showy, mauve-purple feathery flowers through the warmer months. Great for mass planting, accent planting for rockeries and borders. Plumes suitable for dried arrangements. Note: It is said that this variety does not pose a self seeding risk, but if in doubt, remove the flower heads before they go to seed.
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Pennstripe’ – Swamp Foxtail Grass
Plant Information
Plant Type - Grass or grass-like
Common Name - Swamp Foxtail Grass
Scientific Name - Pennisetum alopecuroides
Family - Poaceae
Cultivar Name - Pennstripe
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.4
Maximum Height - 0.5
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 0.8
Flower Colour - Pink, Mauve
Flowering Time - Summer, Autumn
pH Level - Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance -
Plant Usage -
Special Uses - Cut flower, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Lizards
Angus Cultivar -