Pennisetum macrourum

Name: Pennisetum macrourum
Brand: Sarah Raven
SKU: 511981
Price: 9.95 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

African feather grass is a tall, vigorous species with distinctive upright, tail-like flowers, opening a pale cream and aging to a pinky beige.

1 x 9cm pot (511981-1)

3 x 9cm pots (511981-3)

3 x 9cm pots

9 x 9cm pots

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

Details:

Type: Perennial
Position: Border (Back)
Soil: Broad tolerance
Flowers: July - September
Height: 1.5m (5ft)
Common name: African feather grass
Moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: Full Sun
Spread: 90cm (36in)

Description

African feather grass is a tall, vigorous species with distinctive 6-8″ long, upright, tail-like flowers, opening a pale cream and aging to a pinky beige. Great for arranging too.

Care Tips

A deciduous grass. Cut back old flower stems and leaves in late winter once they have lost their appeal. Keep an eye on it because if it is happy, it can send out runners and take over a border.

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