Feathertop
Pennisetum villosum
Pennisetum villosum 001 by Dinkum (CC0)
Full Sun
Light watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Feathertop Overview
Pennisetum villosum is a deciduous grass species in the grass family, Poaceae. It is perennial but frequently grown as an annual species due to its half-hardy nature, it produces narrow, straight foliage. Flowers are cylindrical and feathery in appearance, coloured green-white and developing to a more purple colouring with age. It has a tufted habit and is hardy to -5 degrees Celsius, plant in a position of full sun, in well-draining soil for optimal growth. This species has earnt a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.
How to propagate Feathertop
Division
Divide in spring.
Seed
Sow in spring.