Pennisetum setaceum 'Sky Rocket' typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
fountain grass
Pennisetum setaceum 'Sky Rocket'
Fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Sky Rocket') is a showy, ornamental grass with an upright habit and long, cascading leaves. Its deep green foliage grows in neat clumps and produces dramatic, fluffy flower heads. It is the perfect feature for container gardening or adding texture to a garden bed. Although it prefers full sun, partial shade is tolerated. It blooms in mid-summer and is drought tolerant once established. This low-maintenance species is a great choice for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 10
Flowers:
White with purple-pink bristles Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Fountain grass requires moderate watering and should never be allowed to dry out completely. Water it thoroughly when the top inch of soil becomes dry to the touch. If planted in containers, check the soil weekly as potted plants dry out more quickly. If planted in the ground, check monthly, unless there is an extended period without rain.
sunlight
Fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Sky Rocket') does best when planted in direct sunlight for at least 6 to 8 hours a day. In areas where full sun is not possible, partial sun for 4 to 6 hours a day is acceptable. While this species is drought tolerant, it will benefit from supplemental irrigation during extended periods of hot and dry weather.
pruning
Fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Sky Rocket) should be pruned twice a year, once in late spring or early summer and again in late summer or early fall. To prune fountain grass, start by cutting off the spent flower heads. Then, using sharp, clean pruning shears, trim the long arching flower stems, cutting them back between 2-3 inches from the base. When you're done, your fountain grass should look shorter, bushier, and neater. If your fountain grass is growing too tall and unruly, it can handle being cut back a bit further. Just be sure to keep some length on the stems and never cut back more than 1/3 of the plant. This will ensure that it stays healthy and maintains some shape and texture.
Season
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Pennisetum setaceum 'Sky Rocket' typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
