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Common names: Fountain grass, African fountain grass, Green fountain or foxtail grass.
Originating from Africa, Pennisetum setaceum is an upright tufted ornamental grass with slim green stems, holding feathery long spike-heads that are reddish purple in colour. They are fast-growing, wind tolerant and will look wonderful planting en masse. Mature growth will reach 1m tall by 50cm wide.
| botanical name | Pennisetum setaceum |
|---|---|
| height x width | 1m x 1m |
| features | Ornamental tuft forming grass with brush like flower cluster spikes borne in summer and last until winter |
| conditions | Full sun, moist soil, will tolerate drought |
| landscape use | Rockeries, general garden planting, mass plantings, pots and patios, ornamental specimen, borders |
