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Rose Fountain Grass, Purple Fountain Grass 'Sky Rocket'

Pennisetumsetaceum

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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pennisetum (pen-ih-SEE-tum)
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Species
setaceum (se-TAY-see-um)
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Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Ferment seeds before storing
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Millers Creek, North Carolina

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