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Perennial Fountain Grass
This perennial grass grows quickly to its full height of 2-3' with a similar spread. Flowing tufts of bright green foliage are topped by arching 5-7" white flower spikes that last well into winter. Excellent as a border plant or near water.
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Mid to late summer
Height: 2-3'
Size: Potted
Deer resistant
Zone 5 to 9
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| Botanical Name: |
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Digitalis x mertonensis (D. grandiflora x D. purpurea) |
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| Form: |
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Biennial in north, may be perennial in the south. |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Partial Shade/Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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3 - 4' |
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| Spread: |
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15 - 18" |
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| Spacing: |
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15 - 18" |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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3 - 8 |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Dark green ovate to lance shaped leaves, 3-12" long. |
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| Flower Form: |
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Spike up to 3' in length covered with pendulous blooms. Digitalis is latin for "finger of a glove". |
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| Flower Color: |
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Rosey-pink |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Early to mid summer. |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Leaves are very poisonous to humans, cattle and horses. Leaves contain a heart stimulant. Plant away from livestock. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Acidic, moist soil enriched with humus. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Fast |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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Tall, stately flower spikes of rose-pink. A popular perennial for flower gardens, along the edge of a woodland setting or prominently displayed at the back of a perennial border. |
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| Pruning: |
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Remove spent flowerheads. |
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| Additional Information: |
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Cross between Digitalis grandiflora x Digitalis purpurea and is a tetraploid. Resulting in bigger, stronger plants that are resistant to diseases. |
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