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Pennisetum alopecuroides
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Pennisetum alopecuroides

Decorative grass with fluffy 'cats tail' seed heads. Does not seed in our summer dry temperate climates, but can be a strong seeder in warmer humid climates if seed heads not trimmed before dispersal.

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Decorative grass with fluffy 'cats tail' seed heads. Does not seed in our summer dry temperate climates, but can be a strong seeder in warmer humid climates if seed heads not trimmed before dispersal.

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Light requirement
full sun to partial shade
Height range
medium (21 - 80cm)
Drought resistance
very good
Frost tolerance
moderate
Flowering time
winter
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