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Pennisetum advena <br /> An ornamental grass with burgundy foliage and long feathery flowers held high above the foliage. <br /> <br /> Here in Australia, before purchasing and planting, it is highly recommended that we check with our local authorities regarding the weed potential of any plants in our particular area as this genus contains some species which are very hard to control. <br /> <br /> 1.5 m in height<br /> <br /> This is P. advena &#039;Rubrum&#039; cultivar Australia,Fall,Flora,Geotagged,Pennisetum advena,Poaceae,Poales,Purple Fountain Grass,autumn,botany,new south wales,plant Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Pennisetum advena


An ornamental grass with burgundy foliage and long feathery flowers held high above the foliage.

Here in Australia, before purchasing and planting, it is highly recommended that we check with our local authorities regarding the weed potential of any plants in our particular area as this genus contains some species which are very hard to control.

1.5 m in height

This is P. advena 'Rubrum' cultivar

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    It's lovely! I imagine it sounds so nice on a windy day. Is this one of the species that is difficult to control? Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
      Ruth Spigelman
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      No Christine, that's why I chose it for the garden. I do have several native Pennisetum growing as well, here's one
      Pennisetum alopecuroides Swamp Foxtail Grass is another grass I enjoy growing. This one native to Australia and Asia. A tall green grass with fine foliage. Shown here, are some new and immature plumes. They will lengthen and some will take on a purple hue. Grows to 1 m in height and 1.5 m wide. <br /> <br /> Australia,Flora,Foxtail Fountain Grass,Geotagged,Grass,Pennisetum alopecuroides,Poaceae,Poales,Swamp Foxtail Grass,autumn,botany,new south wales,plant
       Posted 5 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Oh, gotcha! I didn't realize it was in your garden. Posted 5 years ago

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The Pennisetum advena

Pennisetum advena is a fountaingrass native to Africa and southern Asia.

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Similar species: Grasses, Bromeliads, Sedges
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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Uploaded Apr 19, 2020. Captured Apr 5, 2020 11:14 in 24 Ridge St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.