Cenchrus, Hardy Oriental Fountain Grass, White Fountaingrass 'Tall Tails'

Cenchrusorientalis

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cenchrus (SENCH-rus)
Species
orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss)
Synonym
Pennisetum orientale
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
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)
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Cloverdale, California

San Leandro, California

Denver, Colorado

Grand Junction, Colorado

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Johns Island, South Carolina

Missouri City, Texas

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(Zone 8b) | September 2007 | positive

This is a joy to grow in your garden.. the 'Tall Tails' are waving with a slight breeze. The tails are long (30 to 40 cm). The plant is s...Read More

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