Cream Lea Pennisetum boasts feathery purple flowers that are showy and contrast with its full sized green foliage. It has a clumping growth habit with beautifully arching leaves. NOTE: Do not get this native Australian Pennisetum alopecuroides confused with the invasive African variety (P. setaceum). The native Australian varieties have a much wider plume than the exotic variety, and are non-invasive making them a safer choice.
Common Name:
Swamp Foxtail
Description:
Cream Lea Pennisetum boasts feathery purple flowers that are showy and contrast with its full sized green foliage. It has a clumping growth habit with beautifully arching leaves. NOTE: Do not get this native Australian Pennisetum alopecuroides confused with the invasive African variety (P. setaceum). The native Australian varieties have a much wider plume than the exotic variety, and are non-invasive making them a safer choice.
Categories:
Borders, Grasses, Native, Ornamental Grasses
Growing Conditions:
Coastal Conditions, Drought Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Full Sun
Uses:
Mass or accent plantings for borders, rockeries and low maintenance gardens.
Position:
Full sun to part shade.
Care:
Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). Use slow release fertiliser in late winter. Trim back annually to 1/3 the size in late autumn to winter.
Planting:
Cream Lea Pennisetum suits sandy to heavy clay soils.
Height:
80-90cm
Width:
80-90cm
Pot Sizes:
CREAM LEA ® Pennisetum alopecuroides
Cream Lea Pennisetum boasts feathery purple flowers that are showy and contrast with its full sized green foliage. It has a clumping growth habit with beautifully arching leaves.