Pennisetum

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Pennisetum Well drained garden soil in a sunny sheltered site.

 

P. alopecuroides Feathery tawny yellow plumes in September and October.  Narrow, grey green leaves, parchment coloured in winter.  Height 90cm. Spread 45cm. 

P. alopecuroides ?Hameln? Feathery tawny yellow plumes in August and September.  Narrow, grey green leaves, parchment coloured in winter.  Height 75/100cm. Spread 45cm.
P. orientale AGM Feathery soft mauve-grey flower spikes from July to September. Narrow, light green leaves.  Height 45cm. Spread 45cm.
Pennisetum villosumP.villosum AGM  Feathery pale green or white flower spikes from July to September. Loosely tufted, light green leaves.  Height 60cm. Spread 60cm.