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.
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Purple Lea’ – Swamp Foxtail Grass
Plant Information
Plant Type - Grass or grass-like
Common Name - Swamp Foxtail Grass
Scientific Name - Pennisetum alopecuroides
Family - Poaceae
Cultivar Name - Purple Lea
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Minimum Height - 0.6
Maximum Height - 0.7
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 0.8
Flower Colour - Purple
Flowering Time - Summer, Autumn
pH Level - Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
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Frost Tolerance -
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Special Uses - Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Lizards
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