African feather grass (Pennisetum macrourum) is a grass plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as African feather grass.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: African feather grass
Scientific name: Pennisetum macrourum
Plant type: Grasses
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant African feather grass (Pennisetum macrourum) – JonRichfield, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
