Ornamental Grass Feathertop
(Pennisetum villosum)
Why we love this flower:
Uses: Ornamental grass, container accent, soft border filler
Feathertop Grass produces silky, ivory seed heads that sway gracefully above compact green foliage. The fluffy plumes glow in sunlight, adding elegance to mixed borders and containers. Low-maintenance and long-lasting, it provides texture, movement, and a touch of shimmer from summer through fall.
PLANT DETAILS
Ornamental Grass Feathertop (Pennisetum villosum)
Flower Facts
Zones: 8 - 11 perennial (grown as annual elsewhere)
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Height: 18 - 24 in
Spread: 12 - 18 in
Cut Flower: Excellent for fresh and dried designs
Attraction: Birds, beneficial insects
Resistance: Drought tolerant
Planting Instructions
Start indoors 6 weeks before frost or direct sow in warm soil
Sow on surface; press lightly
Germination: 10 - 14 days
Thin to 12 - 18 in apart
Growing Tips
Full sun
Light, well-drained soil
Water moderately until established
Cut plumes for fresh or dried use
Why Grow Ornamental Grass Feathertop
Feathertop brings lightness and motion to gardens its luminous plumes add softness and subtle sparkle to borders and bouquets.
