{"product_id":"pennisetum-setaceum","title":"Pennisetum setaceum","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eFountain Grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"51\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"54\"\u003ePennisetum setaceum is a highly ornamental, fast-growing grass known for its graceful, arching green foliage and soft, bottlebrush-like flower plumes that create a flowing, fountain-like effect. It adds movement, texture and a relaxed, naturalistic feel to garden landscapes, making it a popular choice for borders, mass plantings and large containers. In Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is notably drought tolerant once established. From late spring through to autumn, it produces abundant silky flower spikes in shades of pink to purple, fading to soft tan as they mature. While visually striking and low maintenance, this species is considered invasive in parts of Australia and can self-seed readily, potentially impacting native ecosystems. It is best used with caution and maintained responsibly in cultivated settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e• Shrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e• Height: 1–1.5 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e• Width: 0.8–1.2 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e• Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e• Flowers in Spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e• Flowers in Summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e• Flowers in Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e• Pink-purple\u003cbr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e• Silvery-tan (as seed heads mature)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e• Suitable for Pots (large containers)\u003cbr data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e• Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e• Evergreen to semi-evergreen\u003cbr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e• Drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e• Low maintenance\u003cbr data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e• Fast growing\u003cbr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e• Adds movement and texture\u003cbr data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e• Suitable for mass planting\u003cbr data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e• Attractive seed heads\u003cbr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e• Wind tolerant\u003cbr data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e• Can be invasive and self-seeding in some regions of Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eNot known to be toxic to humans, dogs or cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1786\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e• Miscanthus\u003cbr data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e• Lomandra\u003cbr data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e• Dianella\u003cbr data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e• Salvia\u003cbr data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e• Verbena bonariensis\u003cbr data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e• Gaura\u003cbr data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e• Lavender\u003cbr data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e• Westringia\u003cbr data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e• Grevillea\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bundameer","offers":[{"title":"20CM","offer_id":47710312562853,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Pennisetum_setaceum_20CM.png?v=1775962613","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/pennisetum-setaceum","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}