Sky Rocket Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Sky Rocket')
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Annual (usually grown as an annual near you) in the Poaceae Family
 
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Size Notes Price Availability
Tray of 3 #1 gallons Greenhouse $33.75 Likely available
2/6 - 2/16
4/3 - 4/6
5/1 - 5/4

 

Arching plumes of white flowers with green and white stripes foliage.

Cons

This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
Highlights Award Winner Long Blooming Foliage Interest Heat Tolerant Deadheading Not Necessary
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 24 - 30 inches tall. 16 - 20 inches wide.
Moisture Tolerance Medium -
Zones 9a - 11b (Usually hardy to 20° F)
Tags Annual, Attracts Birds, Container, Deer Resistant, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Borders, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Grasses, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Medium, Most Popular, Normal Soil, Popular For Fall, Rabbit Resistant, Thrillers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color
 

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