Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry'

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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Pennisetum alopecuroides is a perennial grass. Bright green, 3'-4' foliage clumps are topped by pinkish plumes in early summer. Leaves turn yellow in fall, brown in winter.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Grass

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Brown, Light Green, Yellow

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.