Emerald Coast Growers Catalog - Summer 2008 - (Page 59) Pennisetum continued a. var. viridescens Smoky-purple flowers appear in early fall over a compact mound of glossy green foliage. Viridescens is a black-flowering Pennisetum selection for northern regions or areas with cooler summers. 2–3' Zones 6–9 36 1.13 each 40.68 per tray macrostachyum ‘Burgundy Giant’ Pennisetum a. var. viridescens Giant burgundy fountain grass Pennisetum alopecuroides Pennisetum a. ‘National Arboretum’ Very upright with wide foliage growing from culms. Deep burgundy in color. Its purple, foxtail-like flowers are also very large. A tender perennial, but a rapid grower that blooms continuously. Prefers welldraining soil. 4–6' Zones 9–11 36 1.63 each 58.68 per tray messiacum ‘Red Buttons’ Pennisetum m. ‘Burgundy Giant’ Fountain grass Also called Red Bunny Tails. Green foliage with burgundy highlights. Beautiful red blooms become buff-white with maturity. Prefers welldraining soil. Semi-evergreen. 18–24" Zones 7–9 36 1.22 each 43.92 per tray orientale ‘Karley Rose’ Pennisetum a. ‘Hameln’ Pennisetum a. PennStripe™ Pennisetum m. ‘Red Buttons’ Pennisetum a. ‘Little Bunny’ Oriental fountain grass Named after Karley Rose, daughter of David Skwiot of Sunny Border Nursery. Its foliage is deep green and arching. Same striking blooms as the species, but rose pink in color. Prefers well-draining soil. 2–3' Zones 5–9 (PP12909 add .20 royalty per plant) 36 1.95 each 70.20 per tray Pennisetum a. ‘Moudry’ Pennisetum a. ‘Piglet’ Pennisetum o. ‘Karley Rose’ Toll Free 1.877.804.7277 59 www.ecgrowers.com http://www.ecgrowers.com
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