Pennisetum purpureum ‘Vertigo’

description

the pennisetum purpureum ‘vertigo’ (dark giant penniseto) is an ornamental graminace of great impact, characterized by broad leaves and arcuates of dark purple color almost black. It is ideal for flower beds, edges and large containers, where it creates important volumes and modern colour contrasts. widely used in contemporary green design.

characteristic

  • Type: ornamental graminacea (annual in cold climates)
  • height: 120–180 cm
  • width: 60–100 cm
  • exposure: sun
  • land: fertile, well drained
  • rusticity: sensitive to frost (up to -3 / -5°c)
  • foliage: dark purple
  • flowering: little significant

origin

cultivar derived from pennisetum purpureum, species native to tropical Africa.

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