Cenchrus, Rose Fountain Grass, Purple Fountain Grass 'Eaton Canyon'
Cenchrus setaceus
| Family: | Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Cenchrus (SENCH-rus) (Info) |
| Species: | setaceus (se-TAY-see-us) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Eaton Canyon |
| Synonym: | Pennisetum setaceum |
Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Foliage Color:
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Anderson, South Carolina
Cuero, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Mar 28, 2007, htop from San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: Dwarf Purple Fountain Grass 'Eaton Canyon' was introduced by Magic Growers Nursery and has been given other cultivar names by other large propagation nurseries for marketing purposes. It is a smaller version of purple fountain grass that grows 18 to 30 inches tall and has finer textured foliage. It is suitable for the smaller garden and can be grown in containers. This grass is deer resistant. |
