Pennisetum Setaceum | African Fountain Grass | Tender Fountain Grass

Pennisetum setaceum

Pennisetum setaceum, African Fountain Grass or Tender Fountain Grass is known as African Fountain grass or Tender Fountain Grass. Native to East Africa. Commonly used in commercial projects in Dubai and UAE.

Pennisetum setaceum is drought tolerant and fast growing grass.

Pennisetum setaceum Mound-forming, densely tufted, deciduous perennial grass, often grown as an annual, with upright, narrowly linear, flat or rolled, rough-textured, mid-green leaves, to 30cm long.

From mid-summer to early autumn, bears pink to purplish pink spikelets in plumed, long-bristled, upright to nodding, narrow panicles, to 30cm long.

Botanical Name: Pennisetum setaceum 
Common Names: Purple Fountain Grass, Feathertop Grass, Tender Fountain Grass
Growth Habit: Clump-forming, perennial grass (often grown as an annual in cooler climates)
Mature Size: 3-5 feet (90-150 cm) tall and 2-4 feet (60-120 cm) wide
Foliage: Narrow, arching leaves; deep green to burgundy-red depending on the variety