Pennisetum hybrids

Fountaingrasses

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Common Name:

Fountaingrasses

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Fountaingrasses (Pennisetum hybrids) - Description

Fountain grasses are densely-growing ornamental grasses.

Fountaingrasses (Pennisetum hybrids) - Blooming

Bears bristly, feathery spikelets. Some are purple, others are yellow and pink.

Fountaingrasses (Pennisetum hybrids) - Growth

Feathery, bottlebrush or bushy, foxtail like seed heads. Annuals and hardy and tender perennials. Clump forming grasses. Grows best in full sun. Works well as part of a border or rock garden. The spikelets make nice additions to a fresh or dried flower ensemble.

Fountaingrasses (Pennisetum hybrids) - Planting

Propagate by division in spring or early summer, or by seeds in early spring. Some species self-seed at high rates.

Fountaingrasses (Pennisetum hybrids) - Pest

Pennisetum is prone to rust, eye spot, and leaf spots.

Fountaingrasses (Pennisetum hybrids) - Interesting facts

Pennisetum is found worldwide in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate areas. Species are used as a type of millet.