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Genus:
Pennisetum |
Species: purpureum |
| Variety:
'Prince' Pat. 18,509 |
Common Name:
Ornamental Napier Grass |
| Height:
4-6'
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Hardiness Zone:
7b to 11
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| Exposure:
Sun |
Uses: Pots, landscape plantings, and mixed containers. |
Description:
This cultivar is a breakthrough in ornamental grasses. The purple foliage becomes even more purple as the summer gets hotter, quite a change to most plants that fade in summer heat. The habit is much fuller than other purple grasses and the growth is far more vigorous. |
| Additional Grower Information |
| Timing:
Mid-January for spring finish; March 1 for late spring finish. |
Media:
Well drained; 10-15% pine bark is helpful. |
| Finish Times:
6-8 weeks for 6" pot; 8-10 weeks for gallon container. |
Light: High
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| Plants/Pot:
1 liners per 6 " pot; 2 liners per gallon. |
Temp:
Normal Day: 65-75º F. Normal Night: 60-65º F. |
| PGR: None |
Watering:
Normal |
| Pinching: None |
Pests:
No apparent problems if average sanitation practices are followed. Drench with broad spectrum fungicide at liner planting. |
| Fertilizer: Constant feed: 250-300ppm N, 65-75ppm P, 125-165ppm K. Periodic feed: 300-400ppm N, 100-150ppm P, 200-300ppm K. |
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