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Feathertop Ornamental Grass Seed

Feathertop - Pennisetum Villosum 

Pennisetum Villosum(Feathertop) is a clump-forming, densely tufted type of fountain grass. Feathertop ornamental grass produces 2 foot nodding silver panicles in great profusion from late summer through early fall. The flowers look like clouds that are floating about, catching the breeze and waving about.  
 
Feathertop is a ready self-seeder, so plant in an area where they can spread, or you will need to cut off the flowers before the seeds ripen in the fall. In the northern regions, Feathertop might not survive the winter, but since it self-seeds easily it should come back. The base can be covered in mulch to help the plant through the winter.  In early Spring, cut back any dead stems to allow the new growth to come in.  In warmer regions it is a hardy perennial, being very drought tolerant. This ornamental grass works great in containers or it will beautify your borders.

 

Specifications

Type: Perennial (Annual in colder climates) 
Mature Height: 18 - 24 inches
Soil Type: Well drained
Mature Spread: 12 inches
Flower Color: Silver
Bloom Season: Late Summer to Fall
Mature Form: Clump
Foliage Color: Green
Growth Rate: Moderate
Fall Color: No change
Sun Exposure: Partial sun
Moisture Requirements: Dry - Normal 
Zones: 7 - 10

Note: If desiring a 1 foot clump, use 50 - 100 seeds in a 1 foot diameter area when planting.