Pennisetum alopecuroides- The Infertile Collection
Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on May 8th 2025
These ornamental grasses are specifically bred to be infertile and remove concerns about localized self-sowing. In addition, they also offer vigorous growth and gorgeous extended color from summer to fall. Many of the genera chosen provide strengths that breeding, in turn, enhances.
Temperature: Keep greenhouses at 70 to 80° F during the day and 55 to 65° F at night.
pH & EC: Aim for pH at approximately 5.8 to 6.2 and electrical conductivity (EC) at 1.0 to 1.5 mS/cm using t