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Napiergrass, Elephant Grass 'Princess Caroline'

Pennisetumpurpureum

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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

purpureum (pur-PUR-ee-um)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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)

Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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positive

neutral

negative

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