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Pennisetum alopecuroides
Also called Chinese fountaingrass, Sandbur, Sandburs, Fountaingrass, Kikuyu Grass, Kikuyugrass, Sand Spur
Cenchrus alopecuroides, previously Pennisetum alopecuroides (Pen-ih-SEE-tum al-oh-pek-yur-OY-deez), commonly known as the Chinese pennisetum, Chinese fountaingrass, dwarf fountain grass, foxtail fountain grass, or swamp foxtail grass, is a species of perennial grass native to Asia and Australia. The culms are erect, and 60–100 cm long. The leaf-blades are erect or drooping; flat, or conduplicate (folded lengthwise) or involute (spiral); and from 10 to 45 cm long by 3–6 mm wide.
The Latin specific epithet alopecuroides means "like the genus Alopecurus (foxtail)".
The plant generally needs a sheltered position in full sun to light shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil. It will grow in any mild or coastal area where the temperature does not fall below −5 °C (23 °F). The best time of the year for planting is between late Summer and Winter.
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