Pennisetum sp. (Pennisetum)

Pennisetum (Pennisetum) dark purple flower spike rising above deep maroon leaves close up view
Pennisetum (Pennisetum) spike with tiny cream pollen dusting the dark purple surface of the bloom

Botanical name: Pennisetum sp.

Common name: Pennisetum

Family: Poaceae    (Formerly:Poaceae / Gramineae)

Subfamily: Panicoideae

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyOrnamental foliageUnusual colorSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The genus includes a number of species grown for ornamental purposes, as food, and as pasture.




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