Cenchrus Species, Feather Top Fountain Grass

Cenchruslongisetus

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cenchrus (SENCH-rus)
Synonym
Pennisetum angustifolium
Pennisetum villosum
Pennisetum villosum var. humile
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

Aurora, Illinois

Baltimore, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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| July 2003 | negative

Self-sows profusely ,spreads by rhizomes in warm climates which can become a problem in native plant areas in southern and western garde...Read More

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Kearney, NE (Zone 5a) | September 2001 | neutral

This fountain grass is an annual in colder areas. In the south it can be an aggressive perennial. It looks great in mass plantings, esp...Read More

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