Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Desert Plains' is a deciduous, clump-forming grass cultivar within the Pennisetum genus, known for its slender flower spikes with noticeable bristles. This perennial grass thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered, south-facing aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for flower borders and beds, as well as for use as cut flowers. Its season of interest spans spring through autumn, making it a versatile addition to gardens requiring a grass-like plant with seasonal appeal.

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Desert Plains' is a deciduous grass with slender bristled flower spikes, perfect for sunny borders and cut flowers from spring to

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Desert Plains'

Pennisetum macrourum, commonly known as African feather grass, is a bushy, evergreen grass-like plant from the Poaceae family. It typically grows to a height and spread of 0.5 to 1 metre, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This drought-resistant cultivar thrives in full sun with a west or south-facing aspect and prefers sheltered conditions. It adapts well to various soil types, including chalk, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels, provided the soil is well-drained. It offers year-round interest through all seasons.

African feather grass (Pennisetum macrourum) is a hardy, evergreen perennial grass ideal for full sun in coastal and gravel gardens, adding year-round interest

Pennisetum macrourum

Cenchrus orientale, previously Pennisetum orientale, commonly known as the oriental fountain grass, is a species of flowering plant in the grass family Poaceae, native to North West Asia and North Africa. Growing to 60 cm (24 in) tall and broad, this decorative perennial grass forms clumps with multiple tufted panicles up to 14 cm (5.5 in) in length. The panicles are pale pink, maturing to brown. The plant is not entirely hardy, disliking prolonged freezing temperatures. It grows to around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. Grow it in full sun and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and west-facing and south-facing aspects.

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Pennisetum orientale

Cenchrus longisetus, previously Pennisetum villosum, is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae, known by the common name feathertop grass or just feathertop. It is native to northeastern Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula, and it is grown elsewhere as an ornamental plant. It can sometimes be found growing wild where it has escaped cultivation. This is a perennial grass growing in rhizomatous clumps, producing erect stems up to about 75 centimeters tall. It grows to around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. Grow it in full sun and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects.