Pennisetum villosum

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Fountain grassPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Poaceae

Height: 60cmSpread: 40cm
Half hardy

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Grown for their linear leaves and feathery, spikes, Pennisetum are used in mixed borders, and once cut used commonly in both fresh and dried flower arrangements. They grow best in moist, yet well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Cut back top dead growth by early spring, and protect from frost with a dry mulch in winter.

From July to September, Pennisetum villosum produces an abundance of feathery white, rabbit-tail flower spikes. It’s one of the easiest grasses to grow, and quickly develops large clumps. Pennisetum villosum is perfect for growing in a large, mixed border and may even be grown in a container.

Cut back old foliage in spring as new growth appears in the centre of the plant.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyes**yesFlowersyesyesyesDivideyes**yesCut Backyes**yes

Pennisetum ‘Villosum’ and wildlife

Pennisetum ‘Villosum’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Pennisetum ‘Villosum’ poisonous?

Pennisetum ‘Villosum’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People