Cenchrus, Burgundy Fountain Grass
Cenchruselegans 'Burgundy Giant'

Synonym:Pennisetum macrostachyum

Category
Annuals
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

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