Description
Pennisetum Lumen Gold has marvelous golden foliage in spring that turns lime green in summer. In a colder climate, more sun gives a more yellow foliage! Lumen Gold has a compact habit and grows 12” wide and 10” tall. In summer, this beauty shows an abundance of brown flowers. Plant Lumen Gold in a dry, fresh and well-drained soil in a spot in the sun or semi-shade. Lumen Gold can be used as a solitary on patio or balcony, for mass planting (10-12 per m2), garden borders or mixed containers. When covered with snow, hardy to USDA Zone 5b, without snow hardy to USDA Zone 5a.
Key Points
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Golden foliage in spring which turns into lime green in summer
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In a colder climate the more sun the more yellow foliage
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Compact habit
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Abundant flowering in summer
Breeder: Spruyt Select CommV