Cenchrus Species, Buffel Grass
Cenchrusciliaris

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cenchrus (SENCH-rus)
Species: ciliaris (sil-ee-AIR-iss)

Synonym:Pennisetum ciliare

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry