Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Purple Lea’ – Swamp Foxtail Grass

Pennisetum alopecuroides swamp foxtail 'Purple Lea'

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Purple Lea'
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Purple Lea'

A compact, clumping perennial grass with broad arching leaves and showy, purple feathery flowers through the warmer months. Great for mass planting, accent planting for rockeries and borders. Plumes suitable for dried arrangements. Note: This species can seed readily so remove the flower heads before they go to seed to prevent it self seeding.

Family : Poaceae

Cultivar Name: Purple Lea

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like

Width : 0.8

Flowering Time : Summer, Autumn

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides

Common Name : Swamp Foxtail Grass

Height : 0.7

Flower Color : Purple

pH Level : Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance :

Attracts Wildlife : Lizards

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Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Purple Lea’ – Swamp Foxtail Grass