A spectacular, compact, black flowering, clumping perennial grass with broad arching leaves and showy, black feathery plumes from Summer to Autumn.
Common Name:
Swamp Foxtail
Description:
A spectacular, compact, black flowering, clumping perennial grass with broad arching leaves and showy, black feathery plumes from Summer to Autumn.
Categories:
Grasses, Native, Ornamental Grasses
Growing Conditions:
Uses:
Mass planting, accent planting for rockeries and borders. Plumes suitable for dried arrangements.
Position:
Tolerates a wide range of soils and climatic conditions. Frost tolerant with moderate drought tolerance. Can tolerate moist conditions.
Care:
Mulch well. Trim to 1/3 of the size preferably in May to August or when required. Fertilize with slow release fertilizer in later Winter. Irrigate well when planted in drier positions.
Height:
60cm
Width:
60cm
Pot Sizes:
BLACK LEA ® Pennisetum alopecuroides
A spectacular, compact, black flowering, clumping perennial grass with broad arching leaves and showy, black feathery plumes from Summer to Autumn.