Pennisetum spathiolatum
Pennisetum spathiolatum
Slender Veldt Grass
Vertical elongated spikes of unique, slender and feathery plumes rise to 3-4' on wirey stems on this easy to grow beauty. Adds long season intrest to the garden as it blooms earlier than most grasses and the dense clumps of fine-textured foliage are evergreen. (Ornamental Grass)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer
Fall
3-4' tall x 24-30" wide Sun 
Hardiness Zone:6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -10° to 0°F
Attracts Birds Attracts BirdsAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Fall/Winter Color Fall/Winter ColorGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
May Naturalize May Naturalize