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Cenchrus Species, Feather Top Fountain Grass

Cenchruslongisetus

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cenchrus (SENCH-rus)

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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

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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 Morens .(zone 9 and 10)

talinum

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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