Green Fountain Grass
herb
🔬 Pennisetum setaceum
Poaceae
Poales
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A perennial, clumping grass from the Poaceae family. It is characterized by its narrow, arching green leaves that give the garden a natural look and graceful movement with the breeze.
Narrow, linear, arching or drooping leaves, green in color, sometimes tinged with purple. Leaves can reach 60 cm in length and about 3 cm in width.
Inflorescences in the form of dense, bottlebrush-like spikes, reddish-purple or pink in color, rising above the foliage.
Small grains (caryopsis) within the spike, dispersed by seeds.
Plant in sunny locations in well-drained soil. Seeds are sown directly in the ground at a depth of 1-1.5 cm in spring, or seedlings can be planted.
Moderate watering, tolerates drought well. Prune dry leaves at the end of winter to renew growth. Light fertilizing in spring.
Few problems, may be affected by some insects or fungal diseases if overwatered.
Northern Africa to tropical Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Middle East, Southwest Asia
-5 إلى 40°C
شمس كاملة (Full sun)
June to September (Spring and Summer)
Well-drained soil, tolerates various soil types, sensitive to salinity.
Helps stabilize soil and prevent erosion, used in ecological restoration.
Ornamental plant for gardens and parks, used in landscaping pathways and fences, considered good forage for livestock.
Also known as "Fountain Grass" due to the shape of its flowing leaves. Can be invasive in some arid climates.
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