Cenchrus echinatus, commonly known as spiny sandbur, is a clump-forming, bushy grass from the Poaceae family. It features deciduous to evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites. Suitable for well-drained chalk, loam, or sand soils across a range of pH levels, it is hardy to UK zone H3. This cultivar is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and beds, and can also be used for cut flowers. It is best planted in spring with watering during establishment and can be propagated by seed sown in a warm glasshouse or by division.

Cenchrus echinatus (spiny sandbur) thrives in full sun, perfect for cottage gardens and cut flowers, blooming in spring and summer.

Cenchrus echinatus

Pennisetum 'Fairy Tails' is an ornamental fountain grass in the genus Cenchrus (family Poaceae), notable for its bristled, fountain-like flowerheads. The cultivar belongs to a group of grasses historically placed in Pennisetum but now treated within Cenchrus by many taxonomists. Flowering occurs from July to September. The inflorescences bear bristles that can form burr-like structures, so handle seedheads with care.

Pennisetum 'Fairy Tails' is a fountain grass (genus Cenchrus) that flowers from July to September.

Pennisetum 'Fairy Tails'

Pennisetum 'Fairy Tails' | Fountain Grass

Pennisetum alop. 'Karley Rose' is a cultivated ornamental grass in the family Poaceae, placed in the genus Cenchrus. It produces flowering plumes from July to September. As a fountain‑grass type it offers a seasonal display of inflorescences that extend the summer border. Plant it where those summer flowerheads can be seen and appreciated, for example at the front of beds or in a container group.

Pennisetum alop. 'Karley Rose' is a fountain grass that flowers from July to September.

Pennisetum alop. 'Karley Rose'

Pennisetum alop. 'Karley Rose' | Fountain Grass

Pennisetum orientale 'Tall Tails' is a clump-forming ornamental grass prized for its long, tufted flower panicles. The flower heads are pale pink, ageing to brown, and the plant reaches about 60 cm tall and wide. It flowers from July to September and benefits from a sheltered position with some winter protection in colder locations.

Pennisetum orientale 'Tall Tails' produces pale-pink tufted panicles from July to September and suits a sheltered spot with winter protection.

Pennisetum orientale 'Tall Tails'

Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum orientale 'Tall Tails')

Pennisetum villosa is a grass in the family Poaceae placed within the genus Cenchrus. It is part of a group characterised by compact, bristled, burr-like inflorescences. In the UK it flowers from July to September. Species once treated as Pennisetum are commonly referred to as fountaingrasses.

Pennisetum villosa is a Cenchrus grass that flowers from July to September and bears bristled, burr-like seedheads.