Pennisetum spathiolatum

Slender Veldt Grass

Evergreen, Semi-evergreen Grass / Grass-Like

"Veldt grass from South Africa has easily turned into one of our favorite ornamental grasses. Spreads to form bright green evergreen foliage that rises to 20″ tall and spreads several feet wide. From late spring to early autumn a continuous supply of 3′ – 4′ stems that have a catkin like inflorescence at the tip. It begins white and slowly turns to to tan. They wave gracefully in the wind and point in every direction from the clump. Immensely graceful grass that has an incredibly long season of interest. Rich, well drained soil with little summer water once established. Remains good looking through winter. Cold hardy and easy for full sun. Create an excellent instant meadow effect. Evergreen. Moderate deer resistance." Xera Plants

Growing Conditions

Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Sun

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Low, Low Water / No Water

Description

Size: 24" - 36" tall x 24" - 48" wide
Shape / Form: Upright
Foliage Texture: Fine
Foliage Quality: Fine

Features: Attractive Foliage, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Flowers, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Green
Leaf Shape: Grassy

Flower Color: Tan
Bloom Season: Fall, Late Summer / Early Fall, Summer


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Banks and Slopes, Container, Groundcover, Hedges and Screens, Hell Strip, Massed, Mixed Border, Specimen
Special Situations: Deer Resistant, Low Water / No Water, Rabbit Resistant
Wildlife: Birds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: mid-plane filler, matrix / mingler
Plant Behavior: Clumping
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: medium
Maintenance Tasks: Cut Back to Rejuvenate

Suitable Substitutes

Sesleria autumnalis | Autumn moor grass

Perfect Partners

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'St. Helena' | St. Helena Manzanita
Arctostaphylos x 'Austin Griffiths' | Austin Griffith Manzanita
Brachyglottis greyi | Daisy Bush
Helleborus argutifolius | Corsican Hellebore