Pennisetum alopecuroides - swamp fountain grass
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Compact elegant native grass with creamy foxtail flowerspikes. Suited to moist soils as the name suggests. Plant this grass where you can enjoy the sound of the leaves rustling in the breeze.
Pennisetum alopecuroides - swamp fountain grass
APPEARANCE: Australian native tussock grass, fast growing, with fine green foliage and cream flower heads during the warmer months.USE IN: Mass plant to control weeds, scatter through rocky garden settings or plant as a border. Suited to moist boggy soils.
LOCATION: Plant in full sun to partly shaded position, tolerates light overnight frost.
CARE: Mulch and water well, remove spent flowers and foliage for a tidy appearance. Apply a controlled release fertiliser after trimming for best results. Water during dry periods.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 1m H x 1m W.
YOUR PLANTS: These are tube-stock plants with young healthy roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80 mm x 42 mm wide.
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