Pennisetum spathiolatum
Slender veldt grass, Rye puffs, Cenchrus sphacelatus
Pennisetum Pennisetum
P. spathiolatum - P. spathiolatum is a clump-forming, evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial with a compact mound of linear, dark green leaves and tall, slender, upright to slightly arching stems bearing pale brown flower spikelets from late spring to late summer.
Pennisetum spathiolatum is: Evergreen
Clump-forming
Pale-brown in Spring; Pale-brown in Summer
Cut back in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
Sow seed in a warm glasshouse in spring.
Division, Seed
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Pennisetum spathiolatum (Slender veldt grass) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Prairie planting, Planted in groups, Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Rock
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Tolerates drought but performs best with occasional watering in dry periods. Root hardy to -17C. Protect with a dry mulch in winter in cold areas.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Pennisetum spathiolatum
Slender veldt grass, Rye puffs, Cenchrus sphacelatus
Pennisetum Pennisetum
P. spathiolatum - P. spathiolatum is a clump-forming, evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial with a compact mound of linear, dark green leaves and tall, slender, upright to slightly arching stems bearing pale brown flower spikelets from late spring to late summer.
Evergreen
Clump-forming
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Pale-brown in Spring; Pale-brown in Summer
Cut back in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
Sow seed in a warm glasshouse in spring.
Division, Seed
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Pennisetum spathiolatum (Slender veldt grass) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Prairie planting, Planted in groups, Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Rock
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Tolerates drought but performs best with occasional watering in dry periods. Root hardy to -17C. Protect with a dry mulch in winter in cold areas.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
Pennisetum spathiolatum (Slender veldt grass)
Rice leaf nematode; Strawberry crimp disease nematode; White tip nematode; White tip nematode of rice
Aphelenchoides besseyi
Nematode
Absent
2
3
Damaging nematode affecting rice crops and strawberry production in warmer climates; could potentially present a threat to strawberry production and ornamental production in protected environments. But modern production practices seem to reduce likelihood of impacts. Pest is also regulated at EU level; which reduces likelihood of entry.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East | Tell us... |
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