Pennisetum setaceum rubrum 'Dwarf Red' Pennisetum setaceum, Red
Species Characteristics Family: Poaceae Habit: Perennial, mound forming, grass to 1.3 m tall. Tufted, erect stems. Leaves: narrowly linear, flat or inrolled, to 0.6 m long and 6 mm wide, upper surface rough, ligule of dense silky hairs. Flowers: dense, terminal panicle, cylindrical, nodding to 35 cm long.
Pennisetum Setaceum "Green" (Cenchrus Setaceus/Crimson Fountaingrass/A
Pennisetum / ˌpɛnɪˈsiːtəm / [5] is a widespread genus of plants in the grass family, native to tropical and warm temperate regions of the world. They are known commonly as fountaingrasses ( fountain grasses ). [6] [7] [8] [9] Pennisetum is considered a synonym of Cenchrus in Kew 's Plants of the World Online. [10] Taxonomy
Pennisetum setaceum 'Cherry Sparkler (PBR)' fountain grass
This datasheet on Pennisetum setaceum covers Identity, Overview, Distribution, Dispersal, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Environmental Requirements, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Uses, Prevention/Control, Further Information. Identity Preferred Scientific Name Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov. Preferred Common Name fountain grass
Pennisetum setaceum PlantRight
Pennisetum setaceum Fountain grassPerennialFamily: Poaceae Height: 1.2m Spread: 90cm Hardy Flower colour: Foliage colour: Position Soil Fountain grass, Pennisetum setaceum, is grown for its linear leaves and feathery, brown and cream, architectural panicles, which are commonly used in fresh and dried flower arrangements.
Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks' Multicolour Fountain Grass
Botanical Name: Pennisetum Setaceam Common Name (s): Purple Fountain Grass, fountain fakahatchee grass Synonyms: Pronunciation: pen-ih-SEE-tum suh-TAY-see-um Family & Origin: Poaceae family, native to Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East Growability: Easy to grow Grow Zone: zone 9 and higher
Pennisetum Setaceum "Green" (Cenchrus Setaceus/Crimson Fountaingrass/A
Details Features Just call me OLD FAITHFUL. Bronze-purple foliage topped with graceful arches of burgundy-toned seed heads Award Winner Heat Tolerant Deadheading Not Necessary Grass: Grass Characteristics Plant Type: Annual Height Category: Tall Garden Height:
Pennisetum advena (Pennisetum setaceum)
Making a dramatic statement in the landscape, Pennisetum setaceum (Fountain Grass) is a showy ornamental grass forming a mound of gracefully arching, narrow leaves. In mid-summer to early fall, the foliage is topped with slender feathery pinkish flower plumes, up to 15 in. long (37 cm), drying to tan as they mature.
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' ' Rubrum Purple Fountain Grass' Graceful
Incredibly showy, Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks' (Purple Fountain Grass) is a clump-forming, warm season grass boasting erect to arching linear leaves. Flat, the leaves are brilliantly variegated with longitudinal stripes of burgundy-red, hot-pink, green and white.
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' Purple Fountain Grass (4.5" Pot
'Fireworks' Pennisetum is a new addition to the Graceful Grasses ® collection, and was chosen for its color, texture and performance. 'Fireworks' is a pink and white variegated purple fountain grass with a strong upright, arching habit that prefers full sun.
Pennisetum setaceum Profile California Invasive Plant Council
General Information Scientific name: Pennisetum setaceum Pronunciation: pen-niss-SEE-tum set-TAY-see-um Common name (s): fountain grass, tender fountain grass Family: Gramineae Plant type: ornamental grass; herbaceous USDA hardiness zones: 8 through 10 (Figure 1) Planting month for zone 8: year round Planting month for zone 9: year round
Pennisetum setaceum, Federborstengras
Purple fountain grass - Pennisetum setaceum "Rubrum" is an ornamental landscape grass known for its burgundy or purple leaf blades and soft, fuzzy like flowers. Its foxtail plumes and striking burgundy foliage show up well when surrounded by contrasting plants. This herbaceous perennial grass is heat tolerant and grows well in poor soil.
Pennisetum setaceum 'Cherry Sparkler' Fountain Grass Gardeners Dream
Fast grower, Purple Fountain Grass typically grows in 3-5 ft. tall (90-150 cm) and 2-4 ft. wide (60-120 cm) rounded mounds. They are topped with soft, fluffy, red-burgundy flower plumes on arching stems from mid-summer until frost. Quite long - over 1 ft. (30 cm), the purplish flower spikes are succeeded by burgundy or purplish-tinged seed heads.
Pennisetum setaceum rubrum Purple Fountain Grass Bloomfield Garden
Growing From Seed Potting and Repotting Overwintering The Pennisetum genus includes a variety of ornamental grasses known for their soft, fuzzy flower plumes. Part of the Poaceae family, these plants are also commonly referred to as fountain grasses.
Pennisetum setaceum BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Pennisetum setaceum is a tender perennial fountain grass that is native to Africa, southeast Asia and the Middle East. It is a rapid-growing, clump-forming grass that produces arching, linear, narrow green leaves to 3' tall and late summer flower spikes that rise above the foliage to 4' tall.
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’ (Purple fountain grass)
Pennisetum setaceum is a perennial grasslike herb that is not native to California. [Cal-IPC] Invasive: Pennisetum setaceum (crimson fountaingrass) is a coarse tufted perennial grass (family Poaceae). It primarily grows along the southern California coast. Crimson fountaingrass is well adapted to fire, and plants can recover to pre-burn density.
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While the species Pennisetum setaceum is considered invasive to California, selective plant breeding has resulted in attractive cultivated varieties that are seedless or do not produce viable seed, including Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum', 'Fireworks' and 'Skyrocket'. These three cultivars are non-invasive and safe for California gardening efforts.