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Tender Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Setaceum

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Overview

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum) is an ornamental perennial boasting graceful fountains of slender burgundy-purple plumes and fine, arching green foliage. It reaches a height of 3 to 5 feet with a similar spread, adding texture and motion to garden landscapes. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it's ideal for warm climates in USDA zones 9-11, but considered invasive in some areas – check local guidelines.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 7–10Type GrassClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — it's ideal for warm climates in USDA zones 9-11; grass for full, image 54
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — this semi-evergreen perennial is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — this species has been identified as invasive; it reaches a height of 3 to 5 feet with a similar spread, addingTender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — The plant blooms from mid-summer into the fall; more commonly known as Tender Fountain GrassTender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — Fountain Grass is quite drought-tolerant; creates dramatic groupingsTender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — creates dramatic groupings; the plant blooms from mid-summer into the fallTender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — Deadheading is not necessary+69

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — it's ideal for warm climates in USDA zones 9-11; grass for full, image 54
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — this semi-evergreen perennial is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — this species has been identified as invasive; it reaches a height of 3 to 5 feet with a similar spread, adding
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — The plant blooms from mid-summer into the fall; more commonly known as Tender Fountain Grass
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — Fountain Grass is quite drought-tolerant; creates dramatic groupings
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — creates dramatic groupings; the plant blooms from mid-summer into the fall
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — Deadheading is not necessary
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — Regular watering will, however, promote the most vigorous growth
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — this species has been identified as invasive
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — grass with purple blooms; making it a low-maintenance option for xeriscapes or dry gardens
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — airy texture to the landscape
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — as the plant remains visually appealing even as the blooms mature and dry.<br><br>In the garden; purple flowers
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — grass with purple blooms
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; these inflorescences can reach lengths of 8 to 12 inches, image 52
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — Deadheading is not necessary; regular watering will, however, promote the most vigorous growth
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — airy texture to the landscape; or serves as an eye-catching specimen plant
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — or serves as an eye-catching specimen plant; pennisetum setaceum serves as an excellent backdrop for
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — with peak visual interest occurring when the plumes are fully developed
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — this semi-evergreen perennial is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11; drought-tolerant once
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — purple flowers in the garden; this semi-evergreen perennial is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — grass for full; this species has been identified as invasive
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — it's ideal for warm climates in USDA zones 9-11
Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — making it a low-maintenance option for xeriscapes or dry gardens; thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
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