PENNISETUM MACROURUM Poaceae HP

Tall clumps of vertical spear-like stems terminating in very long, thin, curving "squirrel tails". A new and striking grass from South Africa which is at its most impresive in August and September.

Sowing advice: COVER SEED THINLY WITH COMPOST OR GRIT IN GENTLE HEAT OR A WARM LIGHT SPOT OUTSIDE. GROW ON SINGLY OR IN CLUMPS IN 3" POTS. PLANT OUT IN A WELL-DRAINED OPEN POSITION.