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Cenchrus, Rose Fountain Grass, Purple Fountain Grass 'Eaton Canyon'

Cenchrussetaceus

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cenchrus (SENCH-rus)

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Species

setaceus (se-TAY-see-us)

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Synonym

Pennisetum setaceum

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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