Pennisetum setaceum 'Eaton Canyon' |
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Eaton Canyon Fountain Grass |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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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.