Pennisetum alopecuroides 'PA400' Purple Lea PBR
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Family Name:
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Poaceae |
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Size:
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80 - 90cm tall x 80 - 90cm wide |
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Frost Tolerance:
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Medium |
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Growth Rate:
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Medium |
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Description:
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An exotic clumping grass with Fine green foliage and feathery plumes that appear from summer to autumn. |
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Position:
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Full sun to part shade. Suits sandy to heavy clay soils. Tolerates frost, drought and humidity. |
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Care:
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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. |
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Features:
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• Australian Native with elegant purple flower heads • Friendly to native bushland (low seed viability) • Great for attracting native birds • Visit Ozbreed for further information |
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Sizes Grown:
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14cm |
