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Cenchrus Species, African Feather Grass

Cenchrusmacrourus

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cenchrus (SENCH-rus)

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Synonym

Pennisetum macrourum

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

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Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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)

Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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