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Pennisetum setaceum 'Eaton Canyon'

Eaton Canyon Fountain Grass

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: El Nativo

 

Description

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

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Grass

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Width 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

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:

Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.