Slender Veldt Grass
The Grass 'Slender Veldt Grass', Pennisetum spathiolatum, has slender leaves that grow to 12", with blooms that reach another 2-3 feet higher.
It has the perfect vertical accent with its "see-through" form.
A large container show-off.
Slender Veldt grasses have unique bunny tail flower spikes studded with black seeds that rise from this easy to grow beauty.
This South African native is drought tolerant but needs good drainage.
The gray-green evergreen foliage adds interest to yur plantings.
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Leafhoppers are 1/4 inch long pests that like to suck the juices right out leaves, buds,and stems. You can keep these bugs away by planting petunias, geraniums and perennial grasses - they hate moisture and low light.
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