![]() Unfortunately it is also highly problematical to maintain, and even dangerous to those who use the garden. One of these brilliant is the Pampas pampas grass grass, Cortaderia sellowiana, from Argentina. There are a limited number of ornamental plants which are so spectacular within their appearance, they can really transform a garden from being ordinary to being special. #Africanfountaingrass, #Tenderfountaingrass, #Fountaingrass, # Purplefountaingrass #Cenchrussetaceus #Poaceae #Grassfamily #Pennisetumspectabile, #Pennisetum setaceum, #Pennisetum parisii, #fountaingrass, #Park, #Park plants, #Park grass, #Garden plants, #plant, #Rajasthan, #India #blossom, #plantphotography #plantlover #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #botany #botanylovers #botanyphotography #subhashudhyanajmer #subhashudhyan #IndianPark #rajasthanpark #parkplants #parks # □- (at Rajasthan, India) ![]() These cultivars generally do not set seed, and therefore are good choices for tropical and subtropical climates where the species could become invasive. 'Eaton Canyon' is a miniature, to 30 in high, with burgundy-red foliage and plumes. 'Rubrum' and 'Purpureum' are larger, to 5 ft tall, with dark purple leaves and burgundy-red, nodding plumes to 15 in long. 'Cupreum' has reddish stems and leaves, and copper-colored plumes. Fountain grass grows in dense, symmetrical clumps that can get 3-4 ft tall and 2-3 ft across with a fountain of feathery plumes flowing out of the foliage. A large clump of 'Rubrum' swaying in the breeze can be quite an eye-catcher! 'Rubrum' is a perennial from South Africa, treated as an annual in northern growing areas.Girija Common name: African fountain grass, Tender fountain grass, Fountain grass, Purple fountain grass Botanical name: Cenchrus setaceus Family: African fountain (Grass family) Synonyms: Pennisetum spectabile, Pennisetum setaceum, Pennisetum parisii Fountain grass is a very showy ornamental grass with graceful, arching leaves, and erect or nodding rose-colored flower spikes up to 12 in long. Also known as Purple Fountain Grass, Red Fountain Grass, Burgundy Fountain Grass. ![]() Pennisetum 'Rubrum' (Purple Fountain Grass, Red Fountain Grass). ![]()
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