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Pennisetum villosum/Feathertop Grass
Soft flower heads present in late summer and early fall
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Scientific Name:
Pennisetum villosum
Common Name:
Feathertop Grass
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Summer, Fall
Flower color:
White
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Low
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
Some sources for this plant give the inflorescence as pink, but we have not see it in this color. A good plant for hot sunny areas where water may be scarce during the growing season. No a tall growing or spreading grass.