Purple 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.
Common Name:
Swamp Foxtail
Description:
Purple 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.
Categories:
Borders, Grasses, Ground Cover, Native, Ornamental Grasses
Growing Conditions:
Uses:
Mass or accent plantings for borders, rockeries and low maintenance gardens.
Position:
Full sun to part shade. Purple Lea® Pennisetum suits sandy to heavy clay soils. Tolerates frost and drought.
Care:
Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden . Use slow release fertiliser in late winter. Trim back annually to 1/3 the size in late autumn to winter.
Height:
80cm
Width:
80cm
Pot Sizes:
PURPLE LEA ® Pennisetum alopecuroides
Purple 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