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Pennisetum alopecuroidesSwamp Foxtail Grass Fountain Grass Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides Family: Poaceae Origin: East Asia and Australia (China, Japan, Korea, eastern Australia) Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental grass (fully deciduous in Adelaide) Overview A spectacular cool season ornamental grass perfectly suited to Adelaide's Mediterranean climate, Pennisetum alopecuroides is treasured for its graceful arching green foliage and abundant bottlebrush like plumes

tip-prune lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape and encourage bushy regrowth

Maintenance: Light prune after flowering to keep dense/weeping shape

especially in winter

blue-green or purplish tints in winter or dry periods

Large containers with excellent drainage for cascading effect

one of the best plants for low-light indoor conditions)

and fluffy white spring–summer flowers are followed by pink-red berries if not clipped

bees and insects throughout the flowering season

Thrives in SA’s Mediterranean climate with good drainage and low-phosphorus care

front gardens

Planting Density: Avenue/specimen: 1 tree per 16–25 m² (4–5 m apart)

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