Pennisetum setaceum 'Eaton Canyon'

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Eaton Canyon Fountain Grass

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: El Nativo

 

Description

Very useful, smaller grass for desert and drought situations. Mature size of about 3' tall and wide. This fountain grass puts up pinkish-red flower plumes in the summer. Fares well in ground or container, tolerates full sun, reflected heat and drought. Rarely sets seed.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Grass

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Purple, White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.