Fountain grass is a mounding, clumping herbaceous grass in the Poaceae family that grows 2-4' tall and is normally grown as an annual. This plant starts blooming in summer and those flowers last until frost attracting birds.

Cenchrus setaceus, commonly known as crimson fountaingrass, is a C 4 perennial bunch grass that is native to open, scrubby habitats in East Africa, tropical Africa, the Middle East and south-western Asia.

The Situation: African fountain grass, Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk) Chiov., is invasive outside its native range in Northern Africa and has been damaging native ecosystems in Hawaii.

Fountaingrass is an African perennial bunchgrass that can grow up to 4 ft tall and 3 ft wide at the base. Its handsome upright growth, feathery long-lasting spike flowers and tolerance to both hot and cool temperatures have made it a popular landscape …

Fountain grass (Cenchrus setaceus) is a moderately-sized long-lived (i.e. perennial) grass (50–150 cm tall) with relatively elongated, reddish or pinkish-coloured seed-heads.

2024年11月14日 · African fountain grass is a warm-season perennial grass originating from Africa and the Middle East, known for its graceful, fountain-like appearance. It adds a touch of elegance and drama to any landscape, making it a popular choice for …

2021年9月15日 · Native to parts of Africa and Asia, African fountain grass is a densely tufted perennial grass. Young specimens are ornamental and have previously been planted in gardens and along roadsides in Queensland. African fountain grass is highly invasive and can compete with pasture and native plants.

It has been introduced to many parts of the world as an ornamental plant, and has become an invasive species in some of them. It is drought-tolerant, grows fast, reaches 3 feet in height, and has many purple, plumose flower spikes.

An upright tufted grass with very narrow leaves and flowering stems growing up to 1 m or more tall. Its long spike-like seed-heads (6-30 cm long) are reddish, pinkish or purplish in colour.

African fountain grass is a garden escapee and native to drier parts of northern and eastern Africa and south-western Asia. It is a highly invasive, fire-adapted coloniser that readily out-competes native plants.