Pennisetum setaceum 'Eaton Canyon'
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.
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.