Cenchrus, Burgundy Fountain Grass 'Burgundy Giant'

Cenchruselegans

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cenchrus (SENCH-rus)
Species
elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)
Synonym
Pennisetum macrostachyum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
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)
Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Kingston, New Hampshire

Missouri City, Texas

Santa Fe, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Kingston, NH | July 2008 | positive

One of my favorite dark wine grasses for seasonal planting
either in container or in the ground. Very similar to rubrum
fou...Read More

J
J
| March 2003 | positive

This is one of the best ornamental grasse I know. It grows in my garden since two years. In winter it is'nt very nice and I cut it back, ...Read More

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