Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Black Lea'
Pennisetum 'Black Lea', a semi dwarf grass that grows to 600mm tall, has broad green foliage with stunning black flower plumes February to April. This grass is only suited to mulched irrigated gardens. 'Black Lea' will burn off quickly in frosted situations, but will re-shoot in Spring. Ideal for irrigated gardens, golf courses, high maintenance gardens and commercial buildings. Makes a great contrast plant for other Pennisetum alopecuroides.
Please note only the seed head is black, with green foliage.
This
spectacular plant must be grown with occasional irrigation, as it is not
as drought tolerant as some of the other varieties. For golf courses and
garden beds it can make a spectacular statement. Grows in most of
Australia.
Description:
A spectacular, compact, black flowering, clumping perennial grass with
broad arching leaves and showy, black feathery plumes from Summer to
Autumn.
Position: Tolerates a wide range of soils and climatic conditions. Frost tolerant with moderate drought tolerance. Can tolerate moist conditions.
Uses: Mass planting, accent planting for rockeries and borders. Plumes suitable for dried arrangements.
Care: Mulch well. Trim to 1/3 of the size preferably in April/May or when required. Fertilise with slow release fertiliser in later Winter. Irrigate well when planted in drier positions.
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