Thursday, 12 November 2015

Pennisetum alopecuroides

  • Common Name - fountain grass
  • Botanical Name - Pennisetum alopecuroides
  • Family - Poaceae 
  • Bud - Basal 
  • Fruit - grain - caryopsis 
  • Leaf - green foliage, acicular shape, entire margin, narrow
  • Flower - panicle inflorescence, May - September
  • Habit - spreading, arching
  • Form - clumping, vase
  • Size - 2-4 ft, spread 2-3 ft
  • Culture - full sun, well drained soil
  • Use - ground cover, ornamental, rock garden

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