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 ‚Äì check local guidelines.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 7–10Climate Arid, Mediterranean

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — airy texture to the landscape

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — but considered invasive in some areas ‚Äì check local guidelines

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — it's ideal for warm climates in USDA zones 9-11

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — Drought-tolerant once established

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — more commonly known as Tender Fountain Grass

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — airy texture to the landscape

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Scrophulariaceae
Climate: Arid, Mediterranean

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Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — It reaches a height of 3 to 5 feet with a similar spread, adding texture and motion to garden landscapes

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — but considered invasive in some areas ‚Äì check local guidelines

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — it's ideal for warm climates in USDA zones 9-11

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — Drought-tolerant once established

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — more commonly known as Tender Fountain Grass

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — airy texture to the landscape

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — this semi-evergreen perennial is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — which soar above the foliage and exhibit a rosy-hue to purplish color

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — thriving in full sun to part shade conditions

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — These inflorescences can reach lengths of 8 to 12 inches and make excellent cut flowers

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — Fountain Grass is quite drought-tolerant

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — making it a low-maintenance option for xeriscapes or dry gardens

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — with peak visual interest occurring when the plumes are fully developed

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — The plant blooms from mid-summer into the fall

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — Deadheading is not necessary

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — as the plant remains visually appealing even as the blooms mature and dry.<br><br>In the garden

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — Regular watering will, however, promote the most vigorous growth

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — or serves as an eye-catching specimen plant

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — this species has been identified as invasive

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — creates dramatic groupings

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — Pennisetum setaceum serves as an excellent backdrop for lower-growing perennial flowers

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — purple flowers in the garden

Tender Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Setaceum) — grass with purple blooms

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