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Fountain grass

Genus: Pennisetum.

Species: Pennisetum alopecuroides.

Flowers, tinged pink, catch the dew in autumn. Dislikes cold wet soils. Light soil in sunny spot. Plant with Crocosmia or Caryopteris.Cut down to ground level in early spring with secateurs.

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