Pennisetum setaceum Profile California Invasive Plant Council
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, Federborstengras
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 rubrum 'Dwarf Red' Pennisetum setaceum, Red
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 (Fig. 1) Planting month for zone 8: year round Planting month for zone 9: year round
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' Tender Purple Fountain Grass from Saunders
'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 'Rubrum' ' Rubrum Purple Fountain Grass' Graceful
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.
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' Purple Fountain Grass (4.5" Pot
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 ‘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.
Pennisetum setaceum 'Cherry Sparkler (PBR)' fountain grass
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 PlantRight
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 rubrum Purple Fountain Grass Bloomfield Garden
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 advena (Pennisetum setaceum)
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' in (L8564) at
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 'Fireworks' Multicolour Fountain Grass
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.
JC Raulston Arboretum Now Showing August 1, 2009
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, even increase in density, following a burn.
Pennisetum Setaceum Rubrum Premier Growers, Inc.
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 Setaceum "Green" (Cenchrus Setaceus/Crimson Fountaingrass/A
Pennisetum setaceum is originally from Africa and the Middle East. It has been introduced to many areas including Arizona, California, Hawaii, Fiji, South Africa, and Australia. Many related plants are popular in the trade. PlantRight only considers the parent species of Pennisetum setaceum to be an invasive plant in California, and only counts.