Pennisetum setaceum Pennisetum setaceum, commonly known as crimson fountaingrass, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family. This ornamental grass is known by its clumped growth form and its erect stems bearing slender, linear leaves. The inflorescence grows as dense bristly panicles and consists of small pink flowers. Fruits are small bristly achenes. Datasheet Common NameCrimson fountaingrass Botanical namePennisetum setaceumFamilyPoaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageDeciduousBasic ColourPinkHeight06 -> 1.2 mHabitatborders, rockeries Altitude0-600 mBloom TimeJuly -> OctoberPlant TypeHerb, Ornamental Fruit TypeCaryopsis different tolerancestell usUsed PartsWhole plantPlant UsesOrnamentalActive substancesNo active substances knownUSDA Zone8 (-12), 9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4)Sun ExposureSun, Part shadeSoil pHNeutralSoil MoistureDry, FreshSoil Type Sandy, Clayey, Silty, Stony Propagationby seeds / by sowing, by division, Self sowsGerminationtell us Pests/ Diseasesdisease free Open Next Page To See More Photos. Pennisetum setaceum Pennisetum setaceum
