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Pennisetum Hush Puppy™

Fountain Grass

$17.95 ea. (3+ discount) $17.50 ea.

Preorder for Spring 2021

Plant Code: PEHP

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Long-lasting pink seed plumes shoot skyward atop a neat mound of slender foliage blades. Due to its lack of seed production, plumes are produced for a long-lasting show from mid-summer into late fall. Its vigorous yet petite habit provides nice texture and contrast in container plantings.

Pennisetum Hush Puppy is beautiful planted in sweeping masses or also shines as a specimen plant. Perfect for full-sun borders. The seed heads can be used as a lovely addition to fresh and dried flower arrangements. Another stellar Fountain Grass developed by Wayne Hanna at the University of Georgia.

Details

Type:	Perennials
Height:	Tall 3' (3 1/2' in flower)
Spacing:	Plant 4' apart
Bloom Time:	Mid-Summer to Mid-Fall
Sun-Shade:	Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones:	5-9 Find Your Zone
Soil Condition:	Normal, Sandy
Flower:	Not Applicable
Accent:
Patent:	PP31,027 'TIFT PA5'
Pot Size:	3.5" square x 4" deep

Features to Note

For a Slope or Bank
Deer Resistant
Hot Dry Site Tolerant
Humidity Tolerant
OK in Containers
Winter Interest

Pennisetum General Information

Pennisetum are prized for their arching multitude of bottle-brush seed plumes over tidy cascading foliage. Showy and easy to grow; they are lovely alone, in groups and in containers. The slightest breeze produces movement. Great for drying. Good for hot dry spots. Not prone to reseeding. Ornamental grasses are restricted from Oregon.

Pennisetum Plant Care

They prefer good drainage with full sun or light shade and will even grow in rocky or sandy soil as long as it remains fairly moist. Can be divided in spring when needed. Cut back in early spring leaving 3-5" of previous year's growth.