Princess Napier Grass
Pennisetum purpureum 'Princess' PP #17,728
SKU
03609
Prized for its graceful, compact fountain of deep purple, arching foliage that darkens in color as summer temperatures increase; does not set flowers where winter temperatures drop below freezing. Provides bold seasonal color for perennial beds and mixed containers. An ideal accent for smaller landscapes; stunning en masse in larger landscapes.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | pen-i-SEE-tum pur-PUR-ee-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; forms a compact clump 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late fall, if not exposed to freezing temperatures. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden, Accent, Raised Bed, Urban Garden, Small Spaces |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Naturalizes Well, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Esperanza (Tecoma); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Salvia (Salvia); Tickseed (Coreopsis) |
Thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soils; adaptable to most soil types. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Cut foliage back just before new shoots appear in late winter to early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
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