General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Grass/Grass-like
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 3 to 4 feet, possibly 6 feet depending on water and length of growing season.
Plant Spread: 3 to 4 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Deep maroon-purple.
Flower Color: Brown
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant

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Common names
  • Napier Grass
  • Fountain Grass
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Cenchrus purpureus
  • Synonym: Pennisetum purpureum

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Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center, Overton, TX
Date: 2014-06-26

Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.

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