Pennisetum orientale 'Tall Tails' (Giant Fountain Grass)

Sun to Part SunZone: 6-10 72" tall Origin: Pakistan

Web-Only! Our 1998 introduction! What originated in a USDA seed bank for forage crops (via Woods Nursery in PA, then Hoffman Nursery in NC), has made the transformation into one of the greatest new additions to the ornamental grass lineup. This vigorous, heat-loving P. orientale form from Pakistan makes a border-sized, upright, arching clump to 4.5' tall. The 9" long early fall plumes of tan, with a hint of pink, tower another 12" above the foliage...essentially a hardy P. setaceum...a designer's dream! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)