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Ornamental Napier Grass (Annual), Pennisetum Purpureum ‘Princess’

Big Bluestem

This annual grass had a lot of vigor in the first year of the trial. It has purple tinted foliage, but displayed no inflorescence. Very similar growth was observed its second year, and it earned a spot on the Top 10 list of visitor favorites.


Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

24-36”

7

YearHeight/Width
Year 136”/36”
Year 238"/30"
DatePictures
September 2007Big Bluestem
September 2008Big Bluestem