Graceful Grasses® 'Sky Rocket' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum)

ANNUAL - Proven Winners®

Blooms All Summer,
Striking multicolor Foliage,
Annual Fountain Grass

$16.99

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Size: PW - Quart Pot PW - Quart Pot

Can Not Ship To: AZ

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Description

(Fountain Grass) Enjoy the motion that Graceful Grasses® bring to your landscape. Pennisetum 'Sky Rocket' is a variegated white and green grass with a fluffy pink 'flower'. Standing 24-30 inches tall and up to 20 inches wide, Pennisetum 'Sky Rocket' plays a good role as a thriller in container designs. Also, excellent in fall combos mixed with heucheras and pansies. 'Sky Rocket' also sets a beautiful back drop to landscape plantings. This heat and drought tolerant ornamental grass grows best in full sun locations. 'Sky Rocket' is a strong grower and should be grown as an annual in most parts of the country.

More Details

Name: Pennisetum setaceum 'Sky Rocket' PP21,497 Graceful Grasses® Sky Rocket
Common Name: Fountain Grass
Sunlight: Full Sun (+6 hrs.)
Critter Resistance: Deer
Bloom Time: Late Summer, Summer
Max Height: 2 - 3 Feet
Max Spread: 2 - 2 Feet
Water Requirements: Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 10, 11
Attributes: Cut Flower or Foliage, Drought Tolerant
Design Use: Border, Combination Containers, Container, Massing, Ornamental Grass & Sedge, Fall Accent
Container Design: Thriller

Gardener Tips

For general how to grow tips for Graceful Grasses® 'Sky Rocket' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) and how to care for your annuals. View Garden Crossings How to care for Annuals page. Interested in growing tips for other plants we sell. Browse our Plant Care Tips.