Pennisetum spp.

Medium size clump landscape grass. Fine texture.

Pennisetum spp

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Common Name fountaingrass
Landscape Zone LZ4
Firewise Rating NOT Firewise (4)
Urban Use High
Invasive Yes
Native No
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 8
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Medium
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance High
Pest Resistance High
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Upright
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 8
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 2.4
Trunk Size Multi-stem >= 6
Bark Toothed
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green Green & White
Leaf Type Blade
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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