Scientific name: Pennisetum orientale

Common name: fountain grass

Family name: Poaceae

USDA Hardiness Zone: zone 5 – 8

Mature height and spread: 2 – 3 feet height, 2 – 3 feet spread

Sun: full sun to part shade

Water Use: medium

Soil Requirement: medium, well-drained soil

Flower/cone/fruit description(s): bloom time is from June to August, rose-purple

Suitable uses: Easily grown is average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade, best   in full sun

Quick ID description: nice plant, last for months, 50cm tall, 70cm cross, very good reliable, tough grass