| Description | A tender Fountain grass that has become an invasive weed in many areas. Grown as an annual in the colder zones. |
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| Pronunciation | (pen-ih-SEE-tum)(sch-TAY-see-um) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Grass Ornamental |
| Hardiness Zone | 8-10 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | killed by first frost |
| Flowers | purplish pink plumes, 1-2 feet above the foliage |
| Leaves | glossy, light green, straw color in the winter |
| Dimensions | 2-3 by 2-3 feet, probably smaller in cold zones |
| Maintenance | cut back and dig out in fall or leave foliage for the winter display |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Native Site | shrubby habitats in East Africa, tropical Africa, Middle East and SW Asia |
| Notes & Reference | #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke) |
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