Pennisetum macrourum

£8.55

Gradually spreading mounds of green foliage producing many arching stems topped with distinctive elongated, cylindrical buff white flowerheads during summer. Needs sunny well drained spot. Soil not too wet. Height 1.5m – 1.8m.

Also known as Cenchrus caudatus.

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Pot Size

9cm

How many plants will I need?

1 – 3 Plants Per Square Metre

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Description

These ornamental grasses are Deciduous: Cut back stems close to ground level from late February through to the end of March. Cut stems can be left on border as natural mulch or composted.

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