Pennisetum setaceum
Botanical Name
Pennisetum setaceum
Hardiness
Zones 8 to 10, grown as annual elsewhere
Height
2 to 4 feet
Width
2 to 4 feet
Flowers
Summer to frost: pink to purple
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
Because it self sows so readily, Pennisetum setaceum can become invasive in warmer climates. Site and use carefully when using in Zones 8-10.
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
'Rubrum' - burgundy foliage
'Burgundy Giant' - foliage up to 1' wide, 6' tall