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Cenchrus Species, Oriental Fountain Grass

Cenchrusorientalis

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cenchrus (SENCH-rus)

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Species

orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss)

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Synonym

Pennisetum orientale

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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neutral

negative

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