Scientific Name : Pennisetum glaucum
Blooming Season : Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer
Plant Habit : Columnar, Upright
Spacing : 8 - 14" (20 - 36cm)
Height : 48 - 60" (122 - 152cm)
Width : 8 - 12" (20 - 30cm)
Exposure : Partial Sun, Sun
Grower Information :
Seed supplied as: Raw.
Plug crop time: 2 to 3 weeks
Transplant to finish: 4 to 5 weeks (green)
- Young plants are green. Stem and mid-rib of the foliage first turn purple after about 8 leaves have developed. Foliage turns dark purple when plants are moved from the greenhouse outside into full sun.
- Also makes a good cut flower.
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