{"product_id":"pennis-villosum-feathertop","title":"Pennis Villosum Feathertop","description":"\u003cp\u003ePennisetum villosum (feathertop) is a tender, clump-forming perennial grass, often grown as an annual, prized for its soft, fluffy, white-to-light-brown, bottlebrush-like plumes. It typically grows 1.5 to 2.5 feet tall with narrow green foliage, blooms from mid-summer to fall, and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics and Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features large, fluffy, feathery white spikelets that create a soft, downy appearance. The plumes are 2-12 cm long and turn from greenish-white to pale, straw-colored as they mature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Produces narrow, light green leaves in dense, somewhat messy, spreading tussocks.\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Habit: Grows to 1.5-2.5 feet (50-75 cm) in height and width, often acting as a perennial in warmer climates (zones 8-10) or an annual elsewhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for container planting, mass planting, and as a cut or dried flower.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly drought-tolerant once established. \u003cbr\u003eProblems and Considerations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvasiveness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pennisetum villosum is considered an invasive plant in some areas of California, as it spreads rapidly through both rhizomes and seed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Seeding\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is a prolific self-seeder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Needs to be cut back to the ground in late winter to remove dead, messy foliage. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Garage Gardener","offers":[{"title":"4.33\" Pot","offer_id":47338182049955,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 cell pack","offer_id":47338182082723,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/8847\/4019\/files\/pennisvillosumfeathertop.jpg?v=1770991983","url":"https:\/\/thegaragegardenerguy.com\/products\/pennis-villosum-feathertop","provider":"The Garage Gardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}