Plant Height: 1-1.5m
Plant Spread: 1m       Plant Rate: 10-15per sq m

Common Name: Purple lea
Region: Suitable for most Australian climatic zones

Highly ornamental uniform flowers....

Pennisetum 'Purple lea' is a very purple coloured flowering Pennisetum alopecuroides flowering from february to April/May. Unlike common Pennisetum alopecuroides, which have green/cream/purple and everything in between coloured flowers Purple Lea always has a more uniform purple seed head. Mature size is 1 to 1.5m in height. 'Purple Lea' has a much higher degree of drought tolerance if planted in mulched garden beds. To maintain a highly ornamental appearance, it will benefit from watering in extreme weather conditions. Ideal for ornamental gardens, golf courses, and for around residential and commercial buildings. Trim back at the end of winter.