Pennisetum setaceum (African Fountain Grass, Fountain Grass, Purple Fountain Grass, Ruby Grass)
Botanical Information
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Pennisetum |
| Species | setaceum |
| Synonyms | Pennisetum rueppellii |
| Category | Annuals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6a - 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 5 |
| Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Pennisetum setaceum is a clump-forming grass usually grown as an annual with long, thin, arching leaves and pink-hued, loose, branching flower clusters. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun, in well-drained, average soil. Use a dry mulch for winter protection. |
| Pests | No pests or diseases of note. |
| Leaf Description | Long, very thin, arching, green. |
| Flower Description | Pinkish, bristly, in drooping, feather-like, loose, branching clusters called panicles. |
Photographs
Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks'.
Pennisetum setaceum 'Red Riding Hood'.
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'.
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