Pennisetum setaceum
Fountain Grass
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Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum) - Description
P. setaceum is native from tropical Africa, southwestern Asia, and the Arabian Peninsula. It bears a dense clump of medium green foliage with long plumes of coppery pink or purplish flowers.
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum) - Blooming
Bears bristly, feathery spikelets. Some are purple, others are yellow and pink.
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum) - 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.
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum) - Planting
Propagate by division in spring or early summer, or by seeds in early spring. Some species self-seed at high rates.
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum) - Pest
Pennisetum is prone to rust, eye spot, and leaf spots.
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum) - Interesting facts
Pennisetum is found worldwide in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate areas. Species are used as a type of millet.
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum) - Soil and irrigation
Average to rich, well-draining soil.
